We SOLD OUT on our first Marathon, but the Operatives on the live stream spoke and we listened. The rest of the day we have MICA!

Carneros Hills 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

Carneros Hills 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
dryness
acidity
tannin
body
fruit
91 Points
Wine Enthusiast

Mission Codename Chardenet spells chardonnay...

Top marks for gorgeous Chardonnay from newcomer Chardenet, which was the original spelling of the ubiquitous grape varietal we all know so well. Wine Enthusiast felt the same way, giving it 91 points and we see why! Chardonnay is the most complex and demanding of the white varieties. Chardenet nails it out of the gate!

This Chardonnay has a beautiful straw color with a gorgeous crystal clarity. Nicely balanced nose of fruit and minerality with notes of apple and slate. The sur lees quality brings out notes of vanilla, honey and toasted almonds. A “leaner” style Chardonnay on the palate, meaning less buttery and lightly oaked, with a concentration on fruit flavors of golden delicious apple, tangerine, pear, toasted wheat and limestone. This wine is wonderfully structured with a full, lush mouthfeel and bright acidity for a Chardonnay that is the best of both worlds. This is a really versatile wine that would pair nicely with a wide variety of flavors. Try a chef’s salad with all the staples for a medley of flavors to match this versatility.

.

Here’s what the wine press has to say.

91 Points - Virginie Boone - “This is an inaugural release for the winery, established in 2013 where a former part of Buena Vista Winery stood. The grapes come from rocky Durell nearby, and take on its signature concentration and celebration of fruit. Golden in color, this is a ripe mingling of pear, baked apple and caramel that is entirely full bodied.”

Read Full Review
Hide Full Review

Tasting Profile Tasting Profile

dryness
acidity
tannin
body
fruit
Carneros Hills 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml Wine Label
Look

Beautiful straw color with a gorgeous crystal clarity.

Smell

Fruit, minerality, apple, slate, vanilla, honey and toasted almonds.

Taste

Lightly oaked, golden delicious apple, tangerine, pear, toasted wheat and limestone.

Finish

Wonderfully structured with a full, lush mouthfeel and bright acidity for a Chardonnay that is the best of both worlds.

Pairing

A versatile wine that would pair nicely with a wide variety of flavors. Try a chef’s salad with all the staples for a medley of flavors to match this versatility.

What the Winery Says 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

Carneros Hills
Carneros Hills
Winemaker
Eric Johannsen
Varietal
Chardonnay
Vintage
2015
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Abv
13.5%
pH
3.60
TA
0.53g/mL
Vineyard
Durell Vineyard
Elevation
140-160 feet
Soils
Los Robles and Tuscan cobbly clay-loam
Clones
Upper Barn
~
Robert Young
~
96 & 76
Barrel Aging
9 months in 19% new French oak
Production
433 Cases

About the Winery Carneros Hills

Carneros Hills Winemaker Eric Johannsen
Carneros Hills Winemaker Eric Johannsen
Carneros Hills 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml Wine Bottle
Offer Expired Jun 07, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Register to get notified when this wine is back in stock:
Sign Up For Free
Carneros Hills 2015 Chardenet Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml Wine Bottle
Offer Expired Jun 07, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Register to get notified when this wine is back in stock:
Sign Up For Free