Chardonnay is somewhat rare on the Montagne de Reims
La Grande Rue and Echézeaux
Caramelised demerara sugar aromas lead to nicely defined
this is a beautiful combination of finesse and punch but note that at present it is quite backward
by Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve of Domaine de Montille and our own Rodolphe Péters of Pierre Péters
Araujo, Napa Valley, Eisele, Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 Red Chardonnay is somewhat rare onBase of neck or better; one stained label 95 points Wine Spectator A dark, profoundly rich and compelling wine, still showing pretty toast and mocha scented oak a plush, opulent, beautifully defined core of currant, plum and blackberry. Finishes with a gorgeous array of complex, vibrant fruit aromas. (JL, Web Only 2002) 18+ 20 points Jancis Robinson Gorgeous aromas, managing to capture this time of transition with a combination of peachy ripeness,