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Lanson

Black Label Brut Champagne Blend

First time tasting Lanson and found with some research that tonight we drink like "Royals": per wiki "Lanson still remains a purveyor of champagne to the British Royal Family and displays the coat of arms of Elizabeth II on its bottles."
May your NYE and 2016 also be a Royal______!
**For the record I have never had Lanson and was looking up more about them and thought this was funny.
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, Malo is blocked to preserve the high toned fruit and fresh acidity of the wine. Great value and in the vein of a grower style of bubbles looking to preserve freshness and terroir. About 50/50 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and about 10 years of vintages in the blend. It rests for 3 years on lees and 6 months post disgorgement.
— 10 years ago

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J.L. Vergnon

Eloquence Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Flowers, citrus, green apple, pure Blanc de Blanc, extra brut & no malo. — 10 years ago

Mo liked this

Woodward Canyon

Washington State Chardonnay 2012

Creamy, rich, 10% new oak, 50% malo. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Leflaive

Les Folatières Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2000

Second best white burg for me this year. 2000 vintage. So fresh. So structured. Amazing flavours. Still primary fruit but hints of brûlée and sugar cane. Great acid, subtle oak and hints of Malo. Just stunning. — 10 years ago

Scott, Ira and 2 others liked this

Girard Winery

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2012

Ry
9.4

Really great Chardy! But a whisper of oak, decent malo and a great long finish. A great stand alone wine or perfect with a light dish. — 10 years ago

Tom liked this

Savage Grace

Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Love the expression of both terrior and fruit coming from the Celilo Vineyard. Neatly situated at the lip of the Columbia River in the cool Columbia Gorge where Washington and Oregon meet. Striking acidity that is approaching exuberant but holds itself well with the dominant ripe tropical fruit. Crisp and velvety with some subtle "malo". Neutral oak which is more perceivable near room temp still shows a great deal of restraint. Definitely one of the more fascinating Chards I've had in a long time and I can't wait to see what depth age brings to this wine. @Matt Austin — 10 years ago

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Matt Austin

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Glad you liked it! One of my favorites. The 2014 we just added to the lineup might be even better.
Richie Mello

Richie Mello

Shoot, I don't know what I'd do if it was any better then that. Is it already released? If so Ill have to do a side by side comparison.
Matt Austin

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Yep, we just started selling it last week.

Chalone Vineyard

Estate Bottled Chalone Chardonnay 2011

Oak, butter, nice malo. Boozey on the nose but hidden well on the palate. — 10 years ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

No malo. Almost no oak. Delicious. — 10 years ago

Alexandre Filaine

Cuvée Confidence Brut Champagne

Non-malo, Pinot-based, old barrels. Ripping acidity, green apple and lemon rind giving way slightly to yeasty, toasty flavors with air, ultimately some hints of caramel and red fruits. — 10 years ago

V VanZanten
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Gundlach Bundschu

Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2011

Andrew Lampasone
9.4

All estate fruit and this is the oldest family owned winery in California non Malo — 11 years ago

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