Today's Wine Review
2023 Chappellet Chardonnay "Grower Collection Sangiacomo"
Winery: Chappellet
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Grower Collection Sangiacomo"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Carneros
State or country: CA
Price: $60
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 93.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: April 16, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and deep yellow colored Chardonnay from Chappellet opens with a mild oak and pineapple bouquet with hints of lemon verbena. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round, and bright with rich flavors. Those rich flavors are a blend of pineapple and pear with notes of oak and lemon tea. I also detected hints of toasted almond. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity are very nicely extended. I would pair this Chardonnay with crab bisque or hot crab dip. Enjoy - Ken & Mark
Winemaker Notes: Vibrant, complex, and impeccably polished, this wine draws you in with aromas of pineapple, orange zest, lemon custard and tropical flowers, as well as rich notes of brioche, crème fraiche, vanilla bean, nutmeg, and clove. On the palate it is lush and creamy, with a layered mouthfeel and flavors of ripe citrus, apricot, crème brûlée and French oak-inspired barrel spice, with a beam of bright acidity carrying the flavors to a long, luxurious finish.
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