Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay

9.338 ratings
9.311 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
Shay A
9.4

A less showy vintage for Marcassin, with the signature easy and butterscotch traits nowhere to be found. While bold, I wouldn’t call this powerful (which is rare for Marcassin). All that to say, it was supremely balanced and I’m hard pressed to say this is going to get better (though it seems to likely hold in this window for a bit). Sea salt, lemon cream, honeysuckle and granite upfront. Richly textured with wonderful complexity, going back and forth between tart and ripe stone fruits alongside wet rock. This was the most Aubert-like Marcassin I’ve had. Delicious.

A less showy vintage for Marcassin, with the signature easy and butterscotch traits nowhere to be found. While bold, I wouldn’t call this powerful (which is rare for Marcassin). All that to say, it was supremely balanced and I’m hard pressed to say this is going to get better (though it seems to likely hold in this window for a bit). Sea salt, lemon cream, honeysuckle and granite upfront. Richly textured with wonderful complexity, going back and forth between tart and ripe stone fruits alongside wet rock. This was the most Aubert-like Marcassin I’ve had. Delicious.

Aug 31st, 2019
Cody Short

Holy hell this was fantastic! Lemmon curd, tropical fruits and just a fun wine.

Holy hell this was fantastic! Lemmon curd, tropical fruits and just a fun wine.

Aug 19th, 2018
Paul Masson

A badass wine which I would never buy again.

A badass wine which I would never buy again.

Jun 22nd, 2017
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.4

Hey, say what you want but this was super tasty and really really fun to drink. The price, though, is not fun, I'll concede to that.

Hey, say what you want but this was super tasty and really really fun to drink. The price, though, is not fun, I'll concede to that.

Apr 7th, 2016
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.9

Vintage variation on these wines are so elusive.

Vintage variation on these wines are so elusive.

Dec 4th, 2015
Norman Gennaro

I’m calling this wine of the lunch imho. Fantastic. Probably over rating since I thought it would be dead.

I’m calling this wine of the lunch imho. Fantastic. Probably over rating since I thought it would be dead.

May 8th, 2024
Bryan Kesting

Delish…

Delish…

May 27th, 2023
Norman Gennaro

You need to drink these on a white night.

You need to drink these on a white night.

Oct 10th, 2021
Jimmy E

Jenna accidentally opened for bath time 😬

Jenna accidentally opened for bath time 😬

Dec 31st, 2019
Benjamin Keator

Full 2 hr decant, still needed another 2 hours in glass to r ache it’s potential. This is as good as Chardonnay gets

Full 2 hr decant, still needed another 2 hours in glass to r ache it’s potential. This is as good as Chardonnay gets

Feb 9th, 2018