White

Chardonnay

Les Belles Collines

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Russian River Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Body
full
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

seafood · roast chicken · pasta with white sauce · creamy cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    Initially intense in caramel and salty toffee, this wine offers a vibrant strip of acidity that provides backbone and levity to the body and oak. Floral and fruity in yuzu, it presents itself in a big style, but ultimately finishes with balance.

  • 201287 pts

    There are lots of bells and whistles on this Chard, including partial malolactic fermentation and aging in 25% new French oak barrels. The result is a creamy, rich wine, with honeyed pineapple, tropical fruit, buttered toast and caramel flavors.