91
points
Collovray et Terrier 2007 Domaine des Deux Roches Rives de Longsault Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
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$20
A wine that is broad, feeling full-bodied, with weight, pear and quince fruit flavors. The wine is attractively plump, toast and acidity adding richness. It opens slowly to give a rich aftertaste.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
91
points
Bret Brothers 2008 Domaine la Soufrandière Climat les Quarts Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
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$50
A great swathe of rich, well–defined fruit and a complex texture of pear and apple skins along with the freshest grapefruit and citrus character. This is an intense wine, the fruit fully in focus.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
91
points
Domaine Thibert Père et Fils 2008 Non Filtré Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
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$25
A smooth and concentrated wine, very rich. Peach and nectarine fruits dominate, the acidity coming from a crisp citrus streak. The wine could benefit from another year in bottle to reveal its true intensity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
90
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2008 Sur la Carrière Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
While the wood is important here, it is beautifully integrated into the ripe fruits, the fresh acidity and the layers of flint and chalk texture. A delicious lemon juice acidity comes at the end.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
90
points
Collovray et Terrier 2005 Domaine des Deux Roches Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
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$26
There’s good concentration with this wine. It shows green apples, pears and green plum skin flavors. On top, there is wood, well balanced with the fruit; a sumptuous mix that shows the generosity of 2005.
— R.V.
(8/1/2007)
90
points
Domaine de la Chapelle 2008 Madame Noly Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Flavors are followed by intense crisp citrus fruit. This is a lively style, very fresh with a delicious tang of orange zest, light caramel and vibrant acidity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
90
points
Collovray et Terrier 2008 Domaine des Deux Roches Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
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$24
Driven by a concentrated mineral character, this is initially an austere wine. It has fresh green fruit and wood flavors, very juicy while the taut side of the texture is prominent. Age for 2-3 years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)