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2017

Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis

Burgundy · Chablis

Quintessential Chablis, with lemon and white stone notes encircled by citrus zest, white melon rind, unripe green pear, and lemon verbena. Perfect zip and energy with a finish that outclasses its…

Reviewed 17 May 2021
2018

Vice Versa Chardonnay Platt Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Don't worry, I speak Burgundy: A top-shelf Puligny-Montrachet that face-plants into a fresh patch of blooming Iberean white oleanders while sucking on an acid popsicle of fresh squeezed lemon juice…

Reviewed 16 May 2021
2018

Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Petit Chablis

Chablis · Petit Chablis

This punches way above its class, illustrating why the Vincent Dauvissat name is so heralded for its top-shelf Chablis. The fact that this Petit Chablis carries the levels of concentration,…

Reviewed 11 May 2021
2019

Three Sticks Chardonnay Origin

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

2019 Three Sticks Origin side-by-side with a 2018 Droin Vaudesir Grand Cru Chablis.

Reviewed 9 May 2021
2018

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains

Chablis · 1er Cru

Starts out with lemon drop and lemon square succulence, but quickly becomes noticeably angular on the finish. After extended aeration, a gummy saccharine texture coats the palate. There is goodness…

Reviewed 9 May 2021
2018

Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis 1er Cru La Forêt

Chablis · 1er Cru

Yellow, white, and green citrus notes, with a spunky entry of lemon-lime zest, wet white rock, unripe white peach, seafoam, and hints of vanillin oak. Worthy of its 1er cru designation, with medium…

Reviewed 1 May 2021
2018

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

Chablis · Grand Cru

I've spat out a bunch of information on this wine already, but I continue to go back to it every time even though I know it needs time to become even more complex. Still, this is a refreshing Chablis…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2017

Fairchild Estate Chardonnay Stones Russian River Perrarus Block A3

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Take all the notes I just wrote on the 2018 Chardonnay and add an extra layer of delectableness - without sacrificing all of the harmonious zing and energy brought about by the otherwise Burgundian…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2016

Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

Chablis · Grand Cru

I truly dig this wine. I love the electricity and the supreme focus here. It is chiseled and detailed without being sterile and continues to offer so much zippy pleasure. Squirt, lemon-lime juice and…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2018

Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge

California · Napa Valley

A gorgeous wine. For me, my experience here is best explained by a comparison some might find unfair. Nevertheless, here goes nuthin'... Take all of your favorite things about Aubert's best…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2017

Domaine François Mikulski Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières

Côte de Beaune · Meursault 1er Cru

At the French Laundry. A solid producer from a solid site makes for a worthy Meursault and a perfect complement to the food. Succulent yellow citrus, spritely green, yellow, and white stone fruit,…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2018

Domaine Larue Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits

Côte de Beaune · Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

At the French Laundry. Lemon seed, yellow and white citrus, and chalk flavors dart from the glass, with a linear, Pinot Grigio-esque profile that is leaner than what I typically want from a 1er P-M.…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2019

Maxem Chardonnay Lucky Well

Sonoma County · Russian River Valley

Lemon curd, pie crust, vanilla bean, and a touch of dried apricot notes make for an affable delivery of flavor that kick-out mouthwatering essences drawing you in for another sip. Though the wood…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2019

Maxem Chardonnay UV Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Juicy yellow citrus flavors are complimented by a nice touch of oak that offer measured succulence and an excellent mouthfeel. This stays in a very nice lane, with focus and the delineation of its…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2018

Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Chablis · 1er Cru

Lemony goodness that is barely nipping at the heels of 1er Cru quality. It's clean and fresh as expected but has some character to find - if it can. I'm happy with the bit of zip it offers on the…

Reviewed 28 April 2021
2017

Vice Versa Chardonnay Platt Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

It's been nearly two years since I last had this wine. I'm absolutely loving it. The oak influence is so subtle that it's barely detectable over the beautifully proportioned yellow citrus fruit…

Reviewed 27 April 2021
2019

La Pelle Chardonnay Bien Nacido - Block I

Central Coast · Santa Maria Valley

Bright, clean, and impeccably fresh, this inaugural Bien Nacido Chardonnay from La Pelle impresses for its beautiful and finessed lemon zest, lime rind, unripe yellow pear, stone fruit, oyster shell,…

Reviewed 25 April 2021
2016

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

Chablis · Grand Cru

My favorite Malandes Grand Cru, Les Clos impresses with its juicy succulence-meets-balanced energy. This is drinking beautifully now, continuing to improve each time I check in with this. Flavor…

Reviewed 20 April 2021
2018

Domaine des Malandes Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

Chablis · Grand Cru

With some air, this starts to take off quite nicely. An elevated perception of acidity, which I enjoy, kicks off a vibrant front end attack of fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice and white travertine.

Reviewed 20 April 2021