2016 Chardonnay Wine

Burghound, 90 points: (88-90 points) The fresh, ripe and softly exotic aromas are composed by notes of white fruit compote, citrus and spice. There is exceptionally good richness to the thick, even luscious medium-bodied flavors that coat the...

Vinous, 96 points: A stunning wine, the 2016 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Grandes Crayères 1er Cru is also the most impressive wine in this range. Bright and finely sculpted, the 2016 possess dazzling energy to match its mid-weight...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: (96+Points) This Chardonnay comes from a single Wente selection clone planted on the Estate Vineyard on Los Carneros Avenue. The wine undergoes a very long, gentle pressing before being 100% barrel fermented with native...

jebdunnuck.com, 92 points: The 2016 Chardonnay Uncovered is another rich, medium to full-bodied effort from this team that has ample toast and orchard fruit-like aromas, a fleshy, supple texture, good acidity, and a clean finish. It’s well worth...

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...

jebdunnuck.com, 97 points: Leading off the Chardonnays, the 2016 Chardonnay Ma Douce (which translates to “My Sweet”) is a rich, full-bodied, blockbuster effort that still stays incredibly pure, seamless, and elegant. Heavenly notes of crushed...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: This white is saturated with peach, lemon curd, lime blossom, honey and light spice flavors. The plush texture gives this immediate appeal, but there is a firm structure underneath and even a touch of tannins. Best from...

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

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 94 points: Pale lemon colour. The bouquet is backward. There is a fair amount of spice here, and some cheerful oak. A ripe and fairly exuberant Perrières with good length. The whole package works very well.

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...

jebdunnuck.com, 93 points: The 2016 Chardonnay Anderson Valley from the team at Rhys knocks it out of the park, and I suspect it’s a screaming value. White peach, apple blossom, spice, and some white flower notes all flow to a medium-bodied...