Domaine Emilian Gillet (Thévenet)

Quintaine Viré-Clessé Chardonnay

8.923 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Viré-Clessé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Grocery store closeout at $14. Yes. Yes please.

Grocery store closeout at $14. Yes. Yes please.

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2016
Chris MacLean

This is well crafted and enjoyable but a little too oaked and lacking some energy. Not bad for 19 dollars, Mr. Garagiste.

This is well crafted and enjoyable but a little too oaked and lacking some energy. Not bad for 19 dollars, Mr. Garagiste.

Apr 1st, 2016
Andrew Willingham

Golden straw, medium- viscosity. Nose is powerful with notes of honeysuckle, ripe red pear, underripe green apples, malo. Large mouthfeel, medium+ acid, long finish. Delightful wine!!

Golden straw, medium- viscosity. Nose is powerful with notes of honeysuckle, ripe red pear, underripe green apples, malo. Large mouthfeel, medium+ acid, long finish. Delightful wine!!

Apr 28th, 2018
roland benedetti

Powerful, strong, a bit buttery ala Meursaut, the good ones...

Powerful, strong, a bit buttery ala Meursaut, the good ones...

Sep 18th, 2016
Clark Le Compte

Lovely subtle wine. Perfect for contemplation or the start of a party.

Lovely subtle wine. Perfect for contemplation or the start of a party.

Aug 8th, 2016
Andrew Willingham

Delicious white burgundy. Very prominent (more than you'd expect I think from a French Chardonnay) yet restrained oak that is balanced well by white fruits, lemon, white flowers and minerality. Medium+ mouthfeel. A treat.

Delicious white burgundy. Very prominent (more than you'd expect I think from a French Chardonnay) yet restrained oak that is balanced well by white fruits, lemon, white flowers and minerality. Medium+ mouthfeel. A treat.

Jun 19th, 2016
Neil Cornish

Dark straw color. More evolved than I would have expected. Alcohol pokes out a bit. Some nice white flowers and underripe pineapple.

Dark straw color. More evolved than I would have expected. Alcohol pokes out a bit. Some nice white flowers and underripe pineapple.

Feb 3rd, 2016
Kirk Sutherland

Bright and zesty. Totally tasty. Great way to start the night.

Bright and zesty. Totally tasty. Great way to start the night.

Dec 10th, 2015
Eli Barton

Good acidity and aroma. Has a bit more body than other burgundy chards I've had, and a bit of fruit as well. Probably goes better with a chicken/turkey/pork or maybe even duck with some kind of fruity sauce/flavors rather than the roasted chicken we ate with it. Overall quite nice though.

Good acidity and aroma. Has a bit more body than other burgundy chards I've had, and a bit of fruit as well. Probably goes better with a chicken/turkey/pork or maybe even duck with some kind of fruity sauce/flavors rather than the roasted chicken we ate with it. Overall quite nice though.

Nov 23rd, 2015
Neil Cornish

Uplifted nose of pear and white nectarines. Powerful palate presence. Rich. A little heavy perhaps. But has good cut to finish.

Uplifted nose of pear and white nectarines. Powerful palate presence. Rich. A little heavy perhaps. But has good cut to finish.

Sep 29th, 2015