Reviews & Ratings

2009 Castillo de Monjardin Chardonnay "El Cerezo"

Winery: Castillo de Monjardin

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "El Cerezo"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Navarra

State or country: Spain

Price: $12

Cases produced: 6,667

KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: February 21, 2011

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a fragrant green apple bouquet with hints of butterscotch and banana. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and crisp. The flavor profile is a mineral infused green apple with hints of Anjou Pear and spice. The finish is dry and subtle. This good value Spanish Chard will appeal to fans of European styled Chards and Sauvignon Blanc. Pair it with a baked ham with honey mustard and sliced pineapple. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Bright yellow with green tinges whowing the freshness of the wine. The wine is intense, crisp and aromatic, with an elegant flavor profile. The resh and fruity bouquet has hints of pineapple and green apples that are accentuated on the palate. Full in the mouth and long in the finish, this Chardonnay should be paired with cheeses, salads and picnic brunches.

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