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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. — 7 years ago

Lamar Hannah

9.4

Rich, full body nice finish. Reminds me of marcassin. Love it #wine — 8 years ago

George Chen

9.4

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. — 8 years ago

Nick Hammerschlag

9.5

About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 9 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.2

Really enjoyable. Full of fruit. Oak is there but does not dominate. Preferred this to Marcassin 3 Sisters by a wide margin — 9 years ago

Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.6

Stone cold stunner. Ripe. Coulda been grand cru or something like marcassin. — 9 years ago

Sarah Mason Pittenger

Partner/Winemaker Gros Ventre Cellars

9.5

Age looks good on her. — 10 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.5

The Grenache actually, and not the Syrah. Way too young, and only a short decant. Typical SQN nose, dark fruits, spice cake, and rich raspberry fruit. A full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent Grenache that needs more cellar time to reach its full potential. The Marcassin was an 03 Chardonnay that absolutely pales in comparison to the mind-blowing 02. Not bad, just not great. Sort of like Lebron James is no Michael Jordan. — 7 years ago

with Joe

Jeffrey Lew

9.7

Pretty much the bomb, the money... Made the Marcassin I brought look like grape juice. Awesome. — 8 years ago

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. — 8 years ago

Barron Nydam

9.6

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. — 9 years ago

conun DRUMS

9.7

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... — 9 years ago

Katie Degolia

9.5

I can't rate this wine poorly, but it doesn't hold up against the Marcassin. It's tight, short, needs time. — 10 years ago

with Brian and John

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

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

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

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

Roman Sukley

9.5

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. — 8 years ago

Jim Anderson

9.7

Tastes like baby Marcassin, big value here! — 9 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.8

Impressive mid wight chard. Tough standing up against other chard Marcassin 2009!! Showing elegant, nice fruit component . Well balanced. — 9 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

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 — 10 years ago

Paten Hughes

9.9

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

with Kevin