La Pelle Wines

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

9.47 ratings

9.42 pro ratings

Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, 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

9.5

Piercing, riveting, focused. What a brilliant inaugural vintage. Nectarine overload. Bright acidity with some delicate spices. Burgundy in Cali. Loved it.

Piercing, riveting, focused. What a brilliant inaugural vintage. Nectarine overload. Bright acidity with some delicate spices. Burgundy in Cali. Loved it.

May 31st, 2021

While not defective, I’m sad to report that this example was already well into its decent. Used a Coravin and decided to dispatch the large majority of the contents that remained.

While not defective, I’m sad to report that this example was already well into its decent. Used a Coravin and decided to dispatch the large majority of the contents that remained.

Mar 23rd, 2025

9.3

A chard that smells like stone fruit but finishes with a touch of vanilla oak. Niceeeee

A chard that smells like stone fruit but finishes with a touch of vanilla oak. Niceeeee

Nov 7th, 2024

9.3

More French tasting than cal. Subtle oak, fruit forward.

More French tasting than cal. Subtle oak, fruit forward.

Jul 11th, 2021

9.5

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Jun 6th, 2021

9.3

John had this a year ago

John had this a year ago

May 16th, 2024

9.3

Ricardo had this 2 years ago

Ricardo had this 2 years ago

Sep 9th, 2023

9.3

Jeff had this 4 years ago

Jeff had this 4 years ago

Aug 3rd, 2021