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)
89
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2008 Les Buis Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Serious wine, one that shows delicious green fruits as well as an intense mineral texture. It has concentration, tight structure packed with acidity. Give it another year before drinking.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
88
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2009 Les Buis Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Gently soft and ripe, full of creamed pear and red apple flavors. There is a touch of structure as well to give an edge to it, leaving a warm glow of rich fruit on the finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
88
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2008 La Grande Bruyère Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Soft, green fruited wine, an attractive mix of crisp fruits and weighty texture. There is a good bite of pepper and apple skin that develops as the wine opens up.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
88
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2009 Sur la Carrière Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Superripe and rich, very creamy, buttery and with a significant amount of toasty oak. The wine is open and generous, although retaining acidity and citric flavors.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
87
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2009 Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Ripe, smooth and creamy, this wine has a rich texture to it. Tropical fruits, featuring ¬flavors of mango and pineapple, give it an exotic feel, although it is firmly held in place by acidity.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
86
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2008 Chardonnay (Saint-Véran)
Fresh, crisp textured, with plenty of taut green fruit. There is vivid acidity, just a hint of wood, finishing with juicy lemon and grapefruit flavors.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
83
points
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet 2009 Chardonnay (Mâcon-Davayé)
Round in the mouth, soft and ripe, this wine has a warm, full-bodied feel to it, without great definition or character. Ready to drink now.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)