White

Chardonnay

Joullian

Carmel Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Carmel Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Carmel Valley / Central Coast / California
Alcohol
14.1%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Roast chicken · Fish · Soft cheeses · Pasta with light sauces · Salads with fruit

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

    Restrained on the nose at first, this appellation blend shows lemon, butter on brioche and gardenia aromas with some swirling. It's floral on the unctuous palate, with hints of honeysuckle and daffodil, but quite rounded, with soft acidity and textural grip. A flash of coconut h…

  • 2014

    Strong Gravenstein and red apple and fleshy Asian pear aromas show on the sweet-leaning nose of this bottling from two vineyards in Arroyo Seco and one in Santa Lucia Highlands. Crisp apple and pear-cider notes lead into flavors of browner stone fruit, poached pear and drying ap…

  • 2013

    Welcoming but brisk peach aromas meet with some lemon peel sharpness on the nose of this blend of grapes from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco. It's quite juicy on the palate, with apple blossoms, nectarines and pungently fragrant white flowers. Good acidity that keeps…

  • 2012

  • 2011

  • 2010