2021 Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Rrussian River Valley

2021 Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Russian River Valley

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Shibumi Knoll

Chardonnay 2021
Corazon del Río Vineyard
Russian River Valley

2021 Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Rrussian River Valley

Shibumi Knoll occupies a rare place in California Chardonnay, guided by intention rather than scale and shaped by the skilled hand of Thomas Rivers Brown. The result is a wine that speaks in a higher register, focused, precise, and alive with detail, offering a clear counterpoint to the estate’s more mature expressions.

Within the renowned Buena Tierra Vineyard, one small block behaves differently. Its younger vines yield fruit with sharper edges, brighter energy, and a natural tension that demands restraint. The 2021 Corazon del Rio Chardonnay is drawn from this block and shaped to emphasize clarity and lift. What emerges is a wine with nerve and definition, alive rather than polished into submission.

Nothing here feels accidental. Time in barrel brings texture and dimension without dulling the wine’s natural edge, keeping tension at the core of the experience. The palate is persistent and finely tuned, delivering intensity through precision rather than force. It is a Chardonnay that rewards attention, unfolding gradually and revealing its depth with patience, not haste.

Shibumi Knoll
Chardonnay 2021
Corazon del Río Vineyard
Russian River Valley

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“The 2021 Chardonnay Corazon Del Rio Vineyard is another brilliant Chardonnay (these are all made by Thomas Rivers Brown) from the Russian River Valley. Bright citrus, honeyed flowers, and subtle toasty oak notes define the aromatics, and its medium-bodied, has a fresh, focused mouthfeel, terrific balance, and a great finish. I’d be thrilled with bottles in the cellar.”

95 Points

2021 Sixteen by Twenty Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

2021 Sixteen by Twenty Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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Sixteen by Twenty

Chardonnay 2021
Sonoma Coast

2021 Sixteen by Twenty Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

Sixteen by Twenty represents a modern vision of California Chardonnay, one rooted in balance rather than excess. Its name reflects a philosophy borrowed from fine art, where proportion and restraint define true beauty. This mindset carries through every stage of winemaking, resulting in a wine that feels polished, thoughtful, and effortlessly refined.

The 2021 vintage showcases the Sonoma Coast at its most expressive. Sourced from two cool, windswept vineyard sites, the blend combines Old Wente’s richness and aromatic complexity with the tension and precision of Clone 6. The result is a Chardonnay that feels both generous and controlled.

Eleven months in French oak lend subtle structure and texture, enhancing the wine without dominating it. The finish is persistent and balanced, carrying the wine’s natural energy through a long, graceful close that invites another sip.

Sixteen by Twenty
Chardonnay 2021
Sonoma Coast
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“The 16X20 2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay introduces coastal freshness with opulent California Fruit, featuring flavors of Meyer lemon, golden apples, nectarine, crushed stone, and a subtle thread of vanilla bean and butterscotch. On the palate, the wine has a vibrant edge balanced by rich flavors of ripe orchard fruit, a saline edge, lemon curd, and hazelnut. Playful and expressive, this wine exemplifies the refinement and energy of the Sonoma Coast.”

94 Points

2023 Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley

2023 Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley

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Sequoia Grove

Chardonnay
Napa Valley 2023

2023 Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa Valley

In a region celebrated for its opulence, the 2023 Sequoia Grove Chardonnay stands out by choosing nuance as its compass. It’s a wine shaped by cool-climate discipline: mornings that delay ripeness, evenings that preserve acidity, and vineyards that favor elegance over indulgence. It shows a precision that feels rare for Napa, offering a Chardonnay shaped as much by restraint as by ripeness.

Much of that character comes from Carneros’ Haire Vineyard, where 30-year-old Wente and Robert Young clone vines deliver fruit with natural concentration. These old vines ripen slowly, holding onto acidity even in generous years, giving the wine its signature tension. Oak Knoll adds its own imprint, layering in structure and a subtle mineral thread that keeps the wine lifted and complete.

The winemaking team further amplifies that interplay of energy and richness. Native-yeast fermentation and extended lees contact build a creamy mid-palate, while the modest use of new French oak contributes subtle warmth rather than weight. The resulting Chardonnay is vibrant yet composed, delivering richness through texture rather than sweetness and finishing with a clarity that echoes its origins.

Sequoia Grove
Chardonnay
Napa Valley 2023
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“A nicely rich, suave and spicy white that blends luxurious poached apple and pear flavors with notes of marzipan, lemon meringue, toasted almonds, hazelnuts, brioche and butter. Full-bodied, broad in mouthfeel, well layered and plush. Drink now.”

93 Points

2022 Laird Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard Los Carneros Sonoma

2022 Laird Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard Los Carneros Sonoma

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Laird

Chardonnay 2022
Cold Creek Vineyard
Los Carneros, Sonoma

2022 Laird Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard Los Carneros Sonoma

Laird’s 2022 Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay is not just another expression of Carneros; it displays how restraint can yield brilliance in the glass. Here, Ken Laird’s fifty years of farming mastery align with winemaker Brian Mox’s measured touch in the cellar, resulting in a wine that hums with energy and poise, shaped by the marriage of persistence and place.

The Cold Creek Ranch vineyard rests on the Sonoma side of Los Carneros, where cool marine winds and fog slow the ripening process to a patient rhythm. Planted to Burgundian Clones 15 and 95, the vines produce remarkably balanced fruit. In the cellar, partial malolactic fermentation adds a gentle creaminess, while ten months in French oak lend structure and depth.

What distinguishes this Chardonnay is its composure. Every step, from vineyard to barrel, reflects the intent and confidence that come only with experience. The 2022 Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay offers a harmony of brightness, texture, and length that lingers gracefully on the palate. It is a wine of elegance and clarity, timeless in its refinement and distinctly Californian in spirit.

Laird
Chardonnay 2022
Cold Creek Vineyard
Los Carneros, Sonoma

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“Spiced and nutty on the nose, this offers ripe orchard fruit, sliced pineapple and honeysuckle nuances. Full and creamy with densely packed flavors and a firm, lingering finish. Long and delicious. Drink or hold.”

92 Points

2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

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Jean-Christophe Perraud

Saint Véran 2023
Burgundy, France

2023 Jean-Christophe Perraud Saint Veran Burgundy France

Some wines describe their origins, and others sing them. Jean-Christophe Perraud’s 2023 Saint-Véran belongs to the latter, translating the chalk and clay of southern Burgundy into a symphony of purity, tension, and grace. It’s a wine that channels generations of vineyard knowledge into a Chardonnay of remarkable clarity and poise, bringing an undiluted expression of terroir and nuance that Burgundy lovers crave. 

Perraud’s secret lies beneath the vines. Their Saint-Véran draws its character from parcels rooted in the classic clay-limestone soils around the village of Prissé. Here, minerality isn’t an afterthought, but the backbone of the wine, shaping its crisp acidity, fine-boned structure, and the tension that carries through its lingering finish.

Every detail of this wine shows how deeply Perraud respects nature’s rhythm. Ideal conditions in the 2023 growing season helped the grapes develop full aromatic expression while preserving their freshness. The result is a Chardonnay with striking purity. It’s the kind of wine that deepens one’s appreciation for Mâconnais, offering a pure, unfiltered taste of the region in its most captivating form.

Jean-Christophe Perraud
Saint Véran 2023
Burgundy, France

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“The Jean-Christophe Perraud 2023 Saint-Véran Grand Vin de Bourgogne has exquisitely balanced aromas of jasmine, apricots, golden apples, marjoram, a wet stone minerality, and pie crust fresh out of the oven. On the palate, the wine displays flavors of peaches, tangerines, sweet spices, honeycomb, and pastry dough. The flavors show a wide range of complexity and depth that seamlessly glide into a long, sophisticated finish.”

95 Points

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

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Fabrice Larochette

Pouilly-Fuissé
Les Robees 2023
Burgundy, France

2023 Fabrice Larochette Pouilly-Fuisse Les Robees Burgundy France

From a mere sliver of vineyard, spanning less than a single hectare, Fabrice Larochette has crafted a Pouilly-Fuissé of remarkable clarity and depth. The 2023 “Les Robées” reveals how brilliance can spring from the smallest of origins. Old vines, careful farming, and restrained winemaking unite in a bottle that pulses with vitality—delicate yet mineral-driven, with a commanding presence.

The allure of “Les Robées” rests in its contrasts. The old vines, rooted deeply in limestone and clay, yield fruit that is both lush and precise, blending orchard ripeness with crystalline minerality. This interplay of sun-warmed generosity and cool, stone-forged precision defines the wine’s distinctive character.

In the cellar, Larochette handles the fruit with the same exacting care as in the vineyard: gentle pneumatic pressing and fermentation in stainless steel preserve its purity. The result is a wine that balances texture and tension, carrying ripe fruit along a backbone of mineral clarity. It stands as a pure, unembellished expression of Pouilly-Fuissé at its most refined.

Fabrice Larochette
Pouilly-Fuissé
Les Robees 2023
Burgundy, France

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“The Fabrice Larochette 2023 “Les Robées” Pouilly-Fuissé opens with a beautifully perfumed bouquet of orange blossoms, peonies, melon, crisp apples, juicy peaches, blood orange, and undertones of vanilla and caramelized sugar, adding an inviting warmth. On the palate, balanced layers of fruit, floral notes, minerality, and gentle spice bring brightness and tension. The wine has a long, graceful finish, showcasing elegance and finesse with bright, snappy acidity and a round mouthfeel.”

96 Points

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

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Domaine Seve

Pouilly-Fuissé
Premeir Cru Rendez-Vous
Burgundy, France 2022

2022 Domaine Seve Pouilly-Fuisse Premeir Cru Burgundy France

For those who crave Burgundy beyond the surface, the 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé Rendez-Vous from Domaine Sève is a cuvée that gathers the essence of three Premier Cru sites into one profound expression: La Frérie, Les Resses, and Les Boutières. Its name, meaning “meeting place,” captures the spirit of the blend: three celebrated terroirs converging in a single expression that brims with tension, precision, and layered minerality. 

Nowhere else in the Mâconnais does Chardonnay speak with such clarity. Pouilly-Fuissé’s fossil-rich limestone and dramatic escarpments shape wines of mineral precision and textural grace, combining the finesse of the Côte d’Or with a radiant southern energy. 

In an era when Burgundy often feels out of reach, Rendez-Vous delivers a striking reminder that true beauty need not come with excess. This Premier Cru Pouilly-Fuissé offers the poise, depth, and aging potential usually reserved for the Côte d’Or, yet remains accessible. It’s a wine that both honors tradition and redefines what southern Burgundy can be.

Domaine Seve
Pouilly-Fuissé
Premeir Cru Rendez-Vous
Burgundy, France 2022

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“The Domaine Sève 2022 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru “Rendez Vous” opens with delicate floral aromas of white blossoms and elderflower, leading to concentrated layers of apricot, pear, pineapple, and melon. Layers of cream, lemon custard, and a subtle touch of bourbon anglaise bring richness, while notes of croissant and freshly baked pastries highlight the wine’s inherent complexity. The palate is supple and silky, with a creamy mid-palate, seamlessly balanced by a bright, driving acidity on the finish, capturing the opulence and precision of the region.”

97 Points

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

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Manor Du Capucin

Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

2023 Manor Du Capucin Macon Solutre-Pouilly Burgundy France

The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is a wine that speaks with crystalline clarity, capturing Chardonnay in its purest, most transparent form. Guided by vigneronne Chloé Bayon, who revitalized her family’s historic estate, it is a wine that embodies Bayon’s belief that the most authentic expression of Chardonnay is one that allows the land itself to shine through.

 

These two hectares of vines cling to the slopes surrounding Solutré-Pouilly, where ancient, fossil-rich limestone and marl soils have shaped vines for centuries. It is a terroir both dramatic and singular, set against the limestone escarpment of Solutré, where Chardonnay develops a natural brightness and mineral tension.

 

Cuvée Délice is 100% Chardonnay, crafted in a style that prizes freshness, elegance, and authenticity. It is an expression that is at once graceful and compelling, marrying the weight of history with the energy of a new generation. Experience this wine for yourself to appreciate how Burgundy’s southern reaches can deliver wines of extraordinary finesse, unforgettable charm, and uncanny value.

Manor Du Capucin
Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly
Burgundy, France 2023

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“The Manoir du Capucin 2023 Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly is illuminating and inviting, opening with aromas of orange blossoms, freshly sliced apples, a subtle note reminiscent of vanilla pudding, and a focused, wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp, with flavors of orchard fruits, lemon peel, and delicate notes of spice. The finish is clean and precise, highlighting the wine’s purity and graceful sense of place.”

94 Points

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d’Or, Burgundy

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Remoissenet Pere & Fils

Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

2022 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Bourgogne Blanc Cote-d'Or, Burgundy

A masterful interplay of energy and elegance, the Remoissenet Père et Fils 2022 Bourgogne Blanc captures the heart of Burgundy, drawing upon the exceptional terroirs of Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. With each sip, it reveals layers of meticulous craft, showcasing a pedigree that would typically command a far loftier price.

Since its inception by Joseph Remoissenet in 1877, this storied estate has been a guardian of Burgundian authenticity. Nestled beside the ancient ramparts of Beaune, Remoissenet employs biodynamic principles, balancing nature’s rhythms and the vigneron’s intuition, resulting in breathtaking purity and profound finesse.

The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc projects precision and poise, humming with tension and elegance, as it marries the brilliant purity of Chablis with the layered depth of Puligny-Montrachet. White flowers, crushed stone, and citrus oil give way to a graceful texture that lingers with quiet authority. Its clarity and depth betray the prestige of its origins, while its price defies it.

Remoissenet Pere & Fils
Bourgogne Blanc 
Cote-d’Or, Burgundy 2022

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“The Remoissenet 2022 Bourgogne Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apples, candied pears, walnuts, vanilla, and a wisp of toast. On the palate, the wine is silky and generous with flavors of peaches and cream, apricots, vanilla, and marzipan, finishing with a crisp, mineral-driven lift. This wine is like sunshine in a glass with bright fruity and floral notes, and complemented with fresh pastries and toasted nuts, and can be enjoyed with or without food any time of the year.”

93 Points

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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Ernest

Chardonnay 2023
Sonoma Coast

2023 Ernest Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

The 2023 Ernest Sonoma Coast Chardonnay pulses with coastal energy: brilliantly chiseled, refreshingly pure, and seamlessly composed, it stands shoulder to shoulder with the region’s most esteemed bottlings. Garnering a sensational 95-point rating, this Chardonnay effortlessly captures the elegance, minerality, and nuanced restraint synonymous with the region’s most coveted wines.

Ernest Vineyards, founded in 2012 by Erin Brooks, draws inspiration from Sonoma County’s rugged hillsides and rolling fog, giving a perfect setting for exceptional Chardonnay. With the arrival of winemaker Joseph Ryan in 2018, Ernest adopted a meticulous, minimal-intervention approach, celebrating the land’s unique voice and allowing its purest expression to illuminate every bottle.

Artfully crafted from the prized Old Wente clone, this Chardonnay boasts an alluring silkiness interwoven with crisp citrus notes. The 2023 vintage, fermented naturally with native yeasts and aged for ten months on lees in 25% new French oak, strikes a harmonious balance: beautifully textured yet vibrantly fresh. It is a wine that speaks eloquently of place, seamlessly blending depth, finesse, and unforgettable charm.

Ernest
Chardonnay 2023
Sonoma Coast
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“A super lean, racy, mineral-driven wine, so fresh and linear and full of energy. Crisp green apples and lemon pith. Light-bodied and refreshing. At just 12% alcohol it’s easy to sip and enjoy multiple glasses. Fermented in oak barrels with native yeast and native malolactic for a slightly smoother texture. Drink now.”

95 Points