Cave De Chardonnay

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2008

2008 vintage. Yeah, some wackoid(s) gave this 100 points. Whatevs. Arrived at 70-72 degrees. Zero chill. Immediately plunged into an ice bath. Used a Durand to open but the über-dry cork just laughed at it and decided to pixelate into small, broken safety glass-styled fragments. Not the sign I was looking for. Here comes the funnel + screen + decanter to save the day. That screen needs a raise come review time. Put the decanter atop the ice bath with a protective serviette between and gave it another 5-6 mins in the chill. Color not quite yellow Chartreuse but pretty close. Tasted at approx 58-59 degrees. Like a trip to the confectionery + bakery. Whoa! Medium/medium-heavy body and this was popping. Splashes and suggestions of fruits, bread products and baking spices without an overriding, final boss. Phenomenal. Can’t give it a Wilt but it did not suck and should drink as such for at least another half-decade. Have had plenty of Marcassin whites and reds and this was the best of the lot. Transcendent. For all that…? 9.6. Soviet…er…Russian judge mode deployed. 3.6.25. — 6 months ago

David, Zach and 15 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

No idea how old this is (QR code on back gives a 404) but it’s fantastic — 7 months ago

Mairead Hickey
with Mairead

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

This was the start of a grand evening. With Maggie and Gerard and Mark and Sherri and Cindy. Two bottles at Gerard's most wonderful Cave — 9 years ago

Cindy Mandes
with Cindy

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2012

Stunning. Dauvissat perfection. 2012 Clos is perfect tonight, with more fruit definition than Preuses as expected from the site. It’s textural, chiseled and powerful with Chablisen oyster shell minerality layered in a tidal wave of spiced orchard fruit and white flowers. It’s incredibly silky on the palate showing killer volume and density with racy citrusy acids and a sea spray-like salinity to round it out. When Dauvissat is on it’s hard to beat. And this is still young. — 6 months ago

Jan, Paul and 4 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2024

Founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley, with caves that extend for over a mile. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit, sweet oak, spice and floral scents. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, melon and apple, with vanilla spice, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with mineral notes. — 7 months ago

Paul, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Domaine William Fèvre

Champs Royaux Chablis Chardonnay 2018

A little floral, a little mineral on the nose. High acid, lemon zest, lingering chalky minerals. Light and lean. Get to Know Chardonnay Class. — 5 years ago

Eric, Laura and 4 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Always good. A fresh and fruity crowd pleaser. — 6 months ago

Tom, Dick and 13 others liked this
GaryWEdwards

GaryWEdwards

EVERY DAY

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

NV | the Sunday breakfast sparkling with scrambled eggs — 7 months ago

Andrew, Adriana and 14 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Xmas day and my mother in law likes champagne with cooking. What’s not to like about that :) — 8 months ago

Bollinger

R.D. Extra Brut Champagne

Whoooo weeee! Now this is Champagne! — 11 years ago