Grand Ardèche Chardonnay

Magnificat 2016

Nice and delicate, different from a California Chardonnay

2013v. A Burgundy powerhouse brand meets southern France value. Pours a faint yellow. On the nose- almonds, oak, wax and chalky minerality. On the palette some soft and tart pineapple. I also get a little brioche sweetness that came out well with the savory flavor of a mild époisses cheese. Decent finish with a little saline and oak. 13.5% ABV. Overall, a great QPR for a Whole Foods-available Burgundy imitator, and also not a bad substitute for the more refined, floral viogniers from nearby Condrieu. Winemaker's site also says they make an unoaked Ardèche as well.

Round and full bodied Chardonnay; beautiful mineral notes and delectable stone fruit/citrus

Lots of minerality and acidity no heavy butter even though oak aged. Not a chard fan but I liked this

Great with hot n sour & chicken feets in Chinatown ☺️👍

Intenso, notas tostadas, notas ahumadas, en boca amargor, taninos maduros,

Case of this for a birthday party.

From wegmans

Very buttery and sweet. Tart, but not in a way I enjoy. Slight acidic aftertaste.