The Chardonnay Conspiracy

Pierre Péters

Les Chétillons Cuvée Spéciale Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2010

One of the 1001 wines. The brilliance of Mesnil is on show in Les Chetillons - let’s not forget that two of the most prestigious Champagnes are from here too, Salon and Krug’s Clos de Mesnil. This is much more reasonably priced than those two. When poured this has a very fine bead with voluminous mousse. The colour of bright straw yellow. The palate had broad developed notes with mushroom and toasted hazelnuts in the aromas. After a while a delightful note of poached pear. — 7 days ago

Ira, Daniel and 28 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Delicate and pretty. Precise with soft edges. Pear and light floral notes. Very lucid and subtle. Lean in, it’s delicious. — 9 days ago

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with Rick and Gregg
Shay, Severn and 17 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

Raveneau really nailed this vintage. A difficult growing season and minimal yields have nonetheless produced a stunning MDT, immensely generous, expressive and multidimensional wafting a floral, citrusy-spice inflicted bouquet layered in pastry cream and stony Chablisen minerality. The palate is magnificently textured, concentrated, long and voluptuous, slightly lower in acidity as 16’s can be, but still with plenty of power, tension and balance that belies the vintage norm. MDT is a tremendous success in 2016. Raveneau is king. 💛 — 24 days ago

Jan, Shay and 9 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1996

Medium lemon colour . Lovely lemon, buttered pastry nose , still so fresh and lively . Mineral with a honeysuckle note , touch of blanched almond . On the palate quite rich and complex , with high acidity and mineral , honied , brioche notes , still quite fresh though with lots of creamy lemon hints. Long mineral tinged finish . Lovely now and over the next 5-10 years . — 10 days ago

Tom, Bob and 12 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

The “King of Chardonnay” Mike Grgich farms w/o pesticides and certified organic. Aged 10 months, no MLF. Medium lemon color with aromas of stone & citrus fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, pear & lemon citrus flavors, with honeysuckle, vanilla & toasty oak notes. Nice balance with acidity on long finish with a toasty mineral ending. Not your typical CA Chard, very nice! — 16 days ago

Tom, Juan and 2 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2012

Cena con carlos gaytan y David wolf de petrus con los winegeeks jrz elp — 14 days ago

Billy, Juan and 5 others liked this

Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Meursault Chardonnay 2012

Amazing bright fruit. Stuck match, vivacious lemon and steel. Great texture and dazzling acidity. Delicious — 21 hours ago

Lindsay Lee
with Lindsay
Shay, Jan and 9 others liked this

Domaine William Fèvre

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

A beautiful soft rounded nose of pear, green apple, honeysuckle. Great soft palate with salinity and slate. Long and polished. Excellent — 9 days ago

Shay, Severn and 9 others liked this

Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 1999

Lively and layered. Apricot floral notes and plenty of lingering complexity. Wonderful. — 12 days ago

Ted, Tom and 17 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020

Pear, oak, white peach, jasmine, and mineral. Crisp but round with fruit and floral notes. — 2 days ago