Pahlmeyer - Chardonnay - Napa Valley
95 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate

Pahlmeyer - Chardonnay - Napa Valley
95 points - The Wine Advocate
96 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
95 points - The Wine Advocate
Regular price€273.75
€273.75
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All barrel fermented and matured 11 months in 91% new French oak—mostly François Frères—bottled unfixed and unfiltered, it boasts an intoxicating perfume of gently toasted brioche, roasted cashews and hazelnuts, grilled pear and pineapple. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and dense, yet silky and fine, with a lingering, elegant finish. Fruit sources include the Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyard but also Stagecoach, Antica, Hudson and Hyde.
There is a single puncheon (45 cases) of the 2019 Chardonnay Savoir Faire, a selection from the estate vineyard’s Block 33. Stirred weekly through primary and secondary fermentations, it boasts notes of toasted hazelnuts and white peaches on the nose. Honeyed, full-bodied and generous, it's richly textured yet long and crisp on the mocha-tinged finish. This is serious Chardonnay.
The 2018 Chardonnay offers up vivacious scents of fresh grapefruit, lemon meringue pie and fresh pineapple with hints of struck match, wet pebbles and cedar plus a hint of preserved ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate explodes with citrus and tropical layers, supported by a lovely creamy texture and plenty of freshness, finishing long and mineral sparked. 2,347 cases were made.
Composed entirely of fruit from Atlas Peak and bottled two weeks ago, the 2017 Chardonnay gives very pretty white peaches, pink grapefruit, honey-drizzled pears and lime blossoms with touches of nutmeg, marzipan and baker’s yeast. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight, very pleasant phenolic grip to the texture and bags of stone fruit and pear layers, finishing on a lovely savory note.
The 2016 Chardonnay has a lovely savory, yeasty/toasty nose over a core of warm grapefruit, fresh apricots and allspice with a touch of candied ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-filling stone fruit and spicy layers, supported by great freshness and finishing long and creamy.
Type: |
White |
Country: |
USA |
Region: |
California |
Appellation: |
Napa Valley |
Producer: |
Pahlmeyer |
Grapes/Blend: |
Chardonnay |
Serving temp: |
11° - 13° C |
ABV: |
14% |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Shellfish, Crab, Lobster, White Fish, Sushi and Sashimi, Chicken, Citrus-Based Dishes, Truffles, Green Vegetables, Pasta Dishes, Goat Cheese, Manchego, Cream |
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