Chateau Lafayette Reneau

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2000 Proprietor's Reserve - Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

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Price $19

Quite viscous and bright, with lots of lemon, orange, pear, melon and spice flavors. Toasty oak and vanilla also are in evidence, as well as a slight hint of sweetness on the finish. Still, crisp and clean at the end. — J.M. (1/1/2003)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2008 Dry Riesling

Price $15

This beautiful Riesling from Chateau Lafayette Reneau opens with a delicate prickle of acidity that’s wonderfully enticing on the tongue. Lush with aromas of ripe yellow peaches and nectarines, it’s balanced artfully with a sharp, minerally edge and bright lemony acidity. Finishes quite dry. — A.I. (10/1/2010)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2006 Estate Bottled Dry Riesling

Price $15

Delicious aromas of peach, tropical fruit and spice lead this spirited wine from consistently good Chateau Lafayette, located on New York’s Seneca Lake. There’s a bright, zippy, and eaysgoing character of citrus and fruit on the palate that recommends this wine for food pairing and just sipping out on the deck. It’s not terribly complex but it doesn’t need to… — S.K. (9/1/2007)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2009 Dry Riesling

Price $15

Tangerine skins, fresh pears and a hint of petrol combine into an invigorating perfume on this fascinating Riesling. While initially soft with white peach and floral notes, the palate turns zippy and fresh with a slate- and chalk- laced minerality and a clean, lemony finish. — A.I. (10/1/2011)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2010 Late Harvest Riesling

Price $15

Pretty hibiscus nectar and lychee notes add an exotic twist to this dainty late-harvest Riesling. Light on its feet, it’s deliciously juicy on the palate with showers of pink grapefruit and stone fruit. Finishes clean with a brisk, black tea note. — A.I. (2/1/2012)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 1997 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling

Price $30

This delightful surprise from upstate New York features Pinot Grigio-like lime and herb aromas. A touch of chalk and the faintest hint of peachy fruit on the palate add to its appeal. Displays good feel and finish, with lingering citrus flavors. — M.M. (12/1/2000)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2001 Owner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $55

Good Cabernet character all around. The nose is spicy and full, with tobacco, pepper and red berry fruit to start. On the palate, good tannic structure and a balance of big fruit, leather/tobacco and acid offer ageability and finesse. A good food wine—pair it with grilled beef this summer. — S.K. (7/1/2008)

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Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2005 Owner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $55

This is the kind of elegant wine one expects from Chateau Lafayette, with its flirtation of mint, chocolate and soft pepper on the nose, and its integrated berry and spice flavors on the palate. Smooth but sturdy tannins and a long finish seal the deal. — S.K. (10/1/2008)

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Barrel Fermented Blanc de Blancs Cuvee Rouge Dry Estate Bottled Estate Bottled Dry Late Harvest Owner's Reserve Pinot Noir Blanc Proprietor's Reserve - Barrel Fermented Semidry

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Cabernet Sauvignon Champagne Blend Chardonnay Johannisberg Riesling Merlot Pinot Noir Red Blend Riesling Rosé

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