2016 Chardonnay Wine

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: This is a seamless, Old World and classic white, integrated in salty oak with a beautiful opening nose of lemon rind. Lifted, persistent acidity gives it focus and freshness, as a taste of briny oyster shell, lemongrass...

Wine Enthusiast, 91 points: This is entirely barrel-fermented and French-oak aged, making for a generous, full-bodied lushness on the palate. Creamy tropical fruit, pear and melon are met by sublime texture and well-integrated oak, finishing in a...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: Sliced papaya and mangoes, dried apricots and spices. Medium to full body, lots of fleshy tropical fruit and a textured, mouth-filling finish. Drink now or hold.

Decanter, 94 points: The domaine’s vines in Bienvenues produced seven barrels in lieu of a normal 22 in 2016. The wine is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of tangerine oil, Meyer lemon, pear, subtle spice and iodine. On the palate...

Vinous, 92 points: 95% of 2016 Chablis Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru comes from Les Roncières and is aged 40% in used wood and 60% in stainless steel. This offers attractive orange blossom, citrus peel and flinty scents, with just a...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Rich and well-spiced flavors of ripe apple, peach pastry and almond tart feature buttery accents. Hazelnut cream and clove notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,290 cases made. — KM

Vinous, 94 points: The 2016 Chardonnay Golden Slope shows the more potent, rich side of the Sta. Rita Hills. Candied orange peel, mint, hazelnut, vanilla and tropical overtones give the wine breadth. The Golden Slope is the most overt and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: (90+) Crisp and luminous, the 2016 Langhe Rossj-Bass is Chardonnay enhanced with a tiny part Sauvignon Blanc. This second grape only constitutes 5% of the blend, yet its presence is felt in a big way. The wine presents...

Burghound, 89 points: Here the expressive nose is both more elegant and more floral on the aromas of white peach, citrus and pear. The rich, concentrated and succulent medium weight flavors that possess a succulent mouth feel, all wrapped in a...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: The nose on this bottling blends savory depth with floral lightness, combining sandalwood, seared Meyer lemon peels, butterscotch, hot sandstone and flashes of honeysuckle on the nose. Sea salt and nectarine lead toward...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The 2016 Pouilly-Loché Les Mures is excellent, unfurling in the glass with a classy bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, mint, pastry cream and waxy lemon rind. On the palate, it's full-bodied, multidimensional and satiny...

Vinous, 91 points: The 2016 Chablis Les Vaudevey 1er Cru is aged in 70% stainless steel and 30% in used 600-litre barrels, racked at the end of May after which the two cuvées are blended together. It has a lovely bouquet with hints of...

Decanter, 93 points: The Clos is good this year, its reserved nose of wet stones, citrus pith and honey followed by a full-bodied, complete palate with good concentration, decent depth and a nice sense of harmony. Drinking Window 2020 -...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Round and fruity, yet with good cut, showcasing lemon, apple and mineral flavors, with a touch of spice. Citrusy acidity focuses the lingering, tangy finish. Drink now through 2023. — B.S.