The 2004 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir reveals a light green-hued straw color wonderful crisp orange rind lemon oil white peach wood and smoke characteristics medium to full body and 4-5 years of drinkability. Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Belle Cote (94) 2003 Chardonnay La Carriere (97) 2003 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene (95) 2003 Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille (93) 2003 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir (94) 2003 Chardonnay Point Rouge (97) 2003 L'Esprit des Pavots (90) 2003 Les Pavots (94) 2003 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge (93).Tel. (707) 942-3200; Fax (707) 942-0209

Profoundly rich and concentrated yet elegant and svelte with aromas of hazelnut ripe fig and pear anise and citrus all tightly focused and long and complex on the finish ending with a glimpse of bubble gum. Drink now through 2008. 1250 cases made. –JL