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Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay

9.3110 ratings
9.321 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

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Paul LatoSanta Maria Valley, Central CoastChardonnay
Top Notes For
Bill Bender
9.3

Front loaded with viscosity and richness with a smidge of clove...it maintains tension and lift throughout. Lemon rind, honeysuckle and kiwi. 🍋 🍯 🥝 👌🏽

Front loaded with viscosity and richness with a smidge of clove...it maintains tension and lift throughout. Lemon rind, honeysuckle and kiwi. 🍋 🍯 🥝 👌🏽

May 11th, 2019
Aaron Means
9.3

Smooth as silk, great acidity, impeccable oak treatment.

Smooth as silk, great acidity, impeccable oak treatment.

Dec 29th, 2017
Steve Steese
9.5

One of my top five Cali chards for sure. Last of our 2012, shared with the staff during wine training today!

One of my top five Cali chards for sure. Last of our 2012, shared with the staff during wine training today!

2 people found it helpfulSep 27th, 2015
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.

Paul has such a rich yet elegant style. Like a dialed back Marcassin with a bit more detail.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Jayme Henderson-Steese
9.2

Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!

Grassy, sweet-tart vanilla on the nose with an almost identical conformation in the palate. Lean with bright citrus-driven acidity. I tried it six months ago, and there was much more apple and was much rounder. Still great!

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2013
Maciek Krupa

Chief Wine Officer at WINYFY, Sommelier

9.6

biodynamic, grand cru yields, 70% new French oak; n: oak nicely integrated, citruses, white peach, pineapple; p: citruses, nice accidity, long finish

biodynamic, grand cru yields, 70% new French oak; n: oak nicely integrated, citruses, white peach, pineapple; p: citruses, nice accidity, long finish

Jun 17th, 2017
Bill Bender
9.2

Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.

Fresh, lively and clean. A whole lot to like here. The oak is totally under control, very well balanced and just loads of minerality.

Oct 11th, 2016
Lee Lightfoot
9.1

At first the oak was over whelming but after an hour the bold rich golden flavored melded. The finish is stunning.

At first the oak was over whelming but after an hour the bold rich golden flavored melded. The finish is stunning.

Mar 27th, 2016
Wojciech Bońkowski

Bloger bonkowshi.me

9.5

Drinking big tonight.

Drinking big tonight.

Jul 9th, 2015
George Chen
8.3

Sierra Madre...who thought it?

Sierra Madre...who thought it?

Jan 1st, 2015