White

Bernardus Chardonnay (Monterey County)

Bernardus

Monterey County · Central Coast · United States

Bernardus Chardonnay (Monterey County)

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Monterey County · Central Coast
Appellation
Monterey County
Alcohol
14.5%
Body
full
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · frango assado · queijos cremosos · saladas cítricas

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 201589 pts

    Browned butter, toasted almonds, sea salt and peach blossoms converge for a compelling nose on this twist-top appellation blend. It's a full Chardonnay on the sip, with Meyer lemon peel, Gala apple and savory sea salt, all cut by a racy line of acidity.

  • 201492 pts

    Crushed orange peels, plump lemon blossoms, spun sugar, clarified butter and a slight almond oil touch combine for a lush, layered nose on this bottling from the Carmel Valley producer. The palate presents an expert balance between salt, butter and almond warmth aand tingling, l…

  • 201389 pts

    Seared peach, ripe Gala apples, wet slate and pineapple aromas show on the nose of this very down-the-middle bottling. The palate is broad and inviting, with charred vanilla, buttered apples, an orange-rind sharpness and a solid oak framing.

  • 201285 pts

    This coastal Chardonnay is ripe and forward in apricots, orange and mangoes, bright in acidity and strong in oaky flavors of buttered toast.