White

Chardonnay

Domaine Chandon

Carneros · Napa-Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Carneros · Napa-Sonoma
Appellation
Carneros
Body
full
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled halibut · roast chicken · pasta with white sauce · Caesar salad · shrimp · Brie cheese

Rated vintages

  • 201188 pts

    Rich and ripe in pineapples, oranges, peaches and limes, this Chardonnay features oak-influenced buttered toast flavors. It's balanced with crisp acidity and dry minerality.

  • 201091 pts

    A very particular Chardonnay that shows the dual properties of ripe, delicious fruit and acidic, minerally earthiness. Flavors veer toward citrus and tropical fruits, while oak brings lovely notes of vanilla and buttered toast. Great price for a Chard of this distinction and cla…

  • 200586 pts

    A little weedy, despite lots of flashy oak. The pineapples and peaches have notes of dried dill and thyme, and the finish is dry and crisp. Nice with broiled halibut in a thyme-butter sauce.

  • 200087 pts

    Buttered toast, yeast and a hint of nut wrap around warm fruit aromas. A creamy blend of peach and citrus brighten this viscous, full-bodied wine that closes with a clean flinty zip. It is this acidity that well pairs the wine to any summertime fare.