89
points
Domaine Sainte Barbe 2003 L'Épinet Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)
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$19
Proprietor Jean-Marie Chaland crafts this cuvée from 50-year-old vines that are being transitioned to biodynamie. Smells like honey and spice, then delivers incredible ripe pear flavors and great richness balanced by minerality. Long on the finish.
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
89
points
Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 En Thurissey Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)
The wood shows well here, ripe toast to go with the white fruits and richness. Good balance.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
86
points
Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 L'Epinet Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)
Soft and very ripe, a smooth, creamy wine, balanced by some green herbs and rich fruit, along with asparagus and white pear.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
84
points
Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay (Viré-Clessé)
Very crisp, light, fresh wine, perhaps a little dilute, but immediately attractive, finishing and soft.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)
82
points
Domaine Sainte Barbe 2008 Chardonnay (Mâcon)
Crisp, lemon-flavored wine, light and with a texture of very green apple skins. The acidity is dominant.
— R.V.
(11/1/2010)