Saxon-Brown

Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

9.231 ratings
9.26 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
Adam Jesberger

Adam had this 10 years ago

Adam had this 10 years ago

2 people found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2015
Jay Kline

Rich. Soft. Gorgeous fruit. It's a little cloudy (consistent over three bottles) but who gives a rip. Might be the best Chardonnay I've had.

Rich. Soft. Gorgeous fruit. It's a little cloudy (consistent over three bottles) but who gives a rip. Might be the best Chardonnay I've had.

2 people found it helpfulJul 6th, 2014
JP Mischkot

JP had this 11 years ago

JP had this 11 years ago

2 people found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.7

Nutmeg and buttery vanilla off the nose, mild French oak. "That is so delicate!" Not overly Oakes, not over-powering. Soft and subtle. I like it. I could drink this all day long! $36 / 92pts

Nutmeg and buttery vanilla off the nose, mild French oak. "That is so delicate!" Not overly Oakes, not over-powering. Soft and subtle. I like it. I could drink this all day long! $36 / 92pts

2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2013
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Stewed apple and pear, butter, white mushroom, wet leaves, beeswax and hint of plastic. It tastes like the butter dipping sauce for the lobster. Very nicely aged California Chardonnay.

Stewed apple and pear, butter, white mushroom, wet leaves, beeswax and hint of plastic. It tastes like the butter dipping sauce for the lobster. Very nicely aged California Chardonnay.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2017
James Rienstra

Very good. Honeysuckle, green apple, and lemon meringue. Great minerality.

Very good. Honeysuckle, green apple, and lemon meringue. Great minerality.

1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2016
Paul Stagg

Buttery, balanced with acidity and wonderful fruit. Because we deserve it, on a Thursday night with crab cakes. Delicious.

Buttery, balanced with acidity and wonderful fruit. Because we deserve it, on a Thursday night with crab cakes. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2016
Stephanie Maroun

Stephanie had this 9 years ago

Stephanie had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2015
Sarah O'Kelley

Bruised, oxidized orchard fruit

Bruised, oxidized orchard fruit

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2015
S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.4

Burgundy like. Very well done. Layered aromatics, you can smell the acid. Totally rocking full bodied chardonnay with that nutty lemon meringue fruit. A long life.

Burgundy like. Very well done. Layered aromatics, you can smell the acid. Totally rocking full bodied chardonnay with that nutty lemon meringue fruit. A long life.

Apr 26th, 2016