Paul Croses
Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay
Viré-Clessé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Loads of chalky, earthy minerals mix with straw- inflected pear and apple fruit. Rich and deep, with very good acids for a Macon. Not super complex but doesn't cheat on character. Excellent value.
Loads of chalky, earthy minerals mix with straw- inflected pear and apple fruit. Rich and deep, with very good acids for a Macon. Not super complex but doesn't cheat on character. Excellent value.
Sep 3rd, 2017Great, minerally bright nose. Stones, fresh hay, pears and apples. Very intensely flavored, very minerally and pure. A tad more acid and this would be amazing. But as is it's very good.
Great, minerally bright nose. Stones, fresh hay, pears and apples. Very intensely flavored, very minerally and pure. A tad more acid and this would be amazing. But as is it's very good.
2 people found it helpfulMay 27th, 2017
Made to go with hasselback potatoes and it worked especially when potatoes got spritzed with lemon which is to say this is rich and mineral, tropical yet maritime. Is this Chardonnay an ocean? It contains multitudes. Not saying it’s my favorite just that it is interesting and complex and worthy of attention.
Made to go with hasselback potatoes and it worked especially when potatoes got spritzed with lemon which is to say this is rich and mineral, tropical yet maritime. Is this Chardonnay an ocean? It contains multitudes. Not saying it’s my favorite just that it is interesting and complex and worthy of attention.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2019
Lemon, lime, wet stone, white spring blossoms. A kiss of saline.
Lemon, lime, wet stone, white spring blossoms. A kiss of saline.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2017
2014 Vintage. 12% Alcohol. Another great Garagiste value.
2014 Vintage. 12% Alcohol. Another great Garagiste value.
Oct 17th, 2021
Nice balanced Chablis style wine. No oak. Great with potatoes with tuna and anchovies.
Nice balanced Chablis style wine. No oak. Great with potatoes with tuna and anchovies.
Sep 26th, 20202014 Vintage. 13% Alcohol. Lovely minerality and lemon citrus with just enough acidity. 1 cup into tonight’s cheese fondue which was excellent.
2014 Vintage. 13% Alcohol. Lovely minerality and lemon citrus with just enough acidity. 1 cup into tonight’s cheese fondue which was excellent.
Mar 15th, 2020
I love the minerality of French Chardonnay. From til-sold-out. Great buy.
I love the minerality of French Chardonnay. From til-sold-out. Great buy.
Feb 4th, 2018