Marcassin

Peter Michael Winery

'Mon Plaisir' Chardonnay 2011

In comparison to a 2005 Marcassin (that was corked), an 05 Hobbs Chard, and a DuMol 2012 Chard, this one was the white wine of the day. This was the perfect balance between malolactic and "old world" style Chards. I was really quite enamored with this wine from cork pop. The nose did not indicate butter in any way, but the front of this wine surely did. The middle of this wine yielded a dry, stone ground fruit note. The finish of this wine included white pepper and a hint of cinnamon. For me, this one was white wine of the afternoon/night, and not even close to being done yet. — 8 years ago

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White wine of the day hands down. I agree with Mark's note that there was a lot of stone fruit here. Got a hint of lemon cream on the nose with this wine (find that most often with Aubert) and it's the singular most loved trait in a Chardonnay that I look for. You can tell how well made this is. Plenty of life here. Delicious!
9.4
Bret Barker

Bret Barker

Mon plaisir is my favorite from Peter Michael. - always outstanding.

Peter Michael Winery

'La Carrière' Knights Valley Chardonnay

One of my all time favorite Chards period. Even as high alcohol but balanced by massive frame of acid backbone. It used to remind me of a Mersault but now more a Marcassin Chard with loads of lemon curd, peel, rocky slate envelope evident from the name 'Quarry' in French. High concentration and powerful wine! Not for those who dare Chardonnay made this way. — 9 years ago

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Marcassin

Blue-Slide Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 10 years ago

Morlet Family Vineyards

Ma Princesse Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010

Ki Punwar
9.2

Really enjoyable. Full of fruit. Oak is there but does not dominate. Preferred this to Marcassin 3 Sisters by a wide margin — 10 years ago

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Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

I think he makes a great wine

Agricola Querciabella

Batàr Toscana Chardonnay Pinot Blanc 2006

Will Costello MS
9.6

Stone cold stunner. Ripe. Coulda been grand cru or something like marcassin. — 10 years ago

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Marcassin

Non-Commercial Pinot Noir 2002

Sarah Mason Pittenger
9.5

Age looks good on her. — 11 years ago

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Domaine Leflaive

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2005

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2005 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet. Wine charity dinner bought by H&C S, hosted at the house. Drank alongside the '06 Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay. This was pure honey on the nose. Much deeper yellow color. More minerality. Table was split on preference. I might have preferred this one slightly. — 8 years ago

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Kanzler

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012

Rich, full body nice finish. Reminds me of marcassin. Love it #wine — 9 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2008

Pretty much the bomb, the money... Made the Marcassin I brought look like grape juice. Awesome. — 9 years ago

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Ferren Wines

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

John B
9.2

Inaugural release from this new producer/winemaker of Marcassin fame. Cranberry, pomegranate, sour cherry, a touch of oak. Wonderful balance, with a very long finish. — 9 years ago

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I can't wait to try them all!
John B

John B

Yep, I've got some of each of their Chardonnays in my cellar. Looking forward to them as well.
Bethany Siggins

Bethany Siggins

Cellar? Oh my...

Domaine Leflaive

Les Pucelles Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006

This was phenomenal. Reminded me of the 09 Marcassin with a little higher acidity. It was surprisingly developed though. Maybe a slight amount of Premox, but it was in a wonderful spot. The mix of fruit and secondary was impressive. — 10 years ago

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William Cole Vineyards

Cuvée Claire Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Not as great as the 2001 or the 2007, but still fantastic. Bring it on, Screaming Eagle; this can stand right with that, Schaffer, Marcassin, et al. I have 08-09-10 in my cellar still resting... — 10 years ago

DuMOL

Finn Pinot Noir 2006

I can't rate this wine poorly, but it doesn't hold up against the Marcassin. It's tight, short, needs time. — 11 years ago

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Marcassin

Lorenzo Vineyard Chardonnay 1992

Robert Cunningham
8.9

At the end of its life but of great historical interest. Fruit has been displaced but still interesting — 8 years ago

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Marcassin

Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 1993

Robert Cunningham
9.1

Beautiful and elegant. Nearing the end of its balanced harmonious life but showing beautifully. — 8 years ago

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Arista Winery

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Matt Courtney Chardonnay. Big, buttery, oakey. Great texture; beautiful mouthfeel. Closest thing to Marcassin you'll find. I'll go out on a limb here and say its better than Aubert. I'd like to taste next to Ferren, but I have none as they don't ship to to the Land Of Lincoln (Really?). I also am aware that this style is frowned upon by the minerality, un-oaked crowd, but I'm not a fan of that style. Grab some @Dag Zapatero @Bill Bender let me know what you think. — 9 years ago

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Great list of Chardonnay.
I'll add to that list Morlet, Fait- Main, Rochioli, Chateau Boswell.
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

I need to taste a Boswell @David L
Norman Gennaro

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Thanks for this guys. Couple I need to search out and try.

Wes Mar Winery

Hellenthal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Tastes like baby Marcassin, big value here! — 10 years ago

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Fantesca

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2012

Charlie Beatty
9.8

Impressive mid wight chard. Tough standing up against other chard Marcassin 2009!! Showing elegant, nice fruit component . Well balanced. — 10 years ago

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Oakridge

864 Single Block Release Guerin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Charlie Beatty
9.7

Perfect 100 is this possible ? Taste like Kistler, Marcassin, j Rochioli, and throw in a touch of Aubert... Very impressive winemaking ! I can 't wait to get this great wine in the states and in the East Coast!! WOW! CB — 11 years ago

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Marcassin

Three Sisters Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005

My favorite :) thinking of my Olga's, Masha's & Irina :) — 11 years ago

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