Gundlach Bundschu

Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

8.9122 ratings
8.617 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
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
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits adding notes of oak and funky spice. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and citrus, lively acidity, medium+ length ending with fruit, oak, mineral and funky spice character. Not real enjoyable.

Medium lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits adding notes of oak and funky spice. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and citrus, lively acidity, medium+ length ending with fruit, oak, mineral and funky spice character. Not real enjoyable.

Mar 27th, 2022
Lynette Neel

Lovely Chardonnay with pizza

Lovely Chardonnay with pizza

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.4

Well made, if a bit lacking in the character department

Well made, if a bit lacking in the character department

1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014
TC Frazier

Not quiet as over-the-top as some Napa Chardonnays, but still got some nice toasty oak presence to it

Not quiet as over-the-top as some Napa Chardonnays, but still got some nice toasty oak presence to it

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2014
Austin Hohnke

Quite nice for the price. Creamy citrus and lemon cake on the nose. Very quaffable and not overly rich. Good value.

Quite nice for the price. Creamy citrus and lemon cake on the nose. Very quaffable and not overly rich. Good value.

May 3rd, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Zero Malo stirring on the lees 20% French new oak

Zero Malo stirring on the lees 20% French new oak

Jan 6th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

All estate fruit and this is the oldest family owned winery in California non Malo

All estate fruit and this is the oldest family owned winery in California non Malo

Sep 9th, 2014
Donald Williams

Who says Chardonnay can’t age? This one was beautiful.

Who says Chardonnay can’t age? This one was beautiful.

Mar 21st, 2019
James Gourley

The time in bottle integrated this wine beautifully. Just a hint of buttered popcorn but mostly a well-supported fruity chard.

The time in bottle integrated this wine beautifully. Just a hint of buttered popcorn but mostly a well-supported fruity chard.

Aug 12th, 2018
Peter J.

1701

Mar 20th, 2014