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Mount Eden Vineyards, Chardonnay Estate Reserve, 2017

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Nestled in the cool, high-elevation terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Eden’s Estate Reserve Chardonnay reveals a wine that’s equal parts power and elegance. The 2017 vintage expresses the unique combination of rich fruit and bright acidity, showcasing a perfect balance that speaks to the estate’s legendary winemaking approach.

At first, the wine’s aromas captivate with fresh lemon zest, green apple, and subtle hints of toasted almonds and vanilla. With time, the complexity deepens—notes of ripe pear, light honey, and a whisper of tropical fruit emerge, wrapped in a light touch of oak. On the palate, it’s full yet refreshingly crisp, with the smoothness of the texture framed by a vibrant acidity. A fine mineral edge runs through, adding dimension to the wine’s lingering finish.

Pairing beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken, or creamy pasta, this wine’s combination of richness and precision makes it a versatile option. Whether you choose to enjoy it now or age it for a few more years, the Estate Reserve Chardonnay will continue to evolve and show more depth with time.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 94
"The 2017 Chardonnay Reserve attains another level of focus and complexity from the Estate bottling. After aging for 10 months sur lie, 15 barrels were selected and racked with their lees into stainless tank for an additional 12 months. The results are, simply put, more of everything: intensity, length and vibrancy. The width, length and overall fidelity of the finish are where the most noticeable differences lie, instilling an already very solid Chardonnay with extra potential in the cellar." -Robert Parker

Wine Spectator

WS 92
"Crisp acidity supports fresh Gala apple and pear tart flavors in this well-structured version, which shows nutmeg and clove accents midpalate that linger into the rich, open-textured finish, with plenty of toasty notes."

Wine Enthusiast

WE 94
"A denser shade of yellow in the glass, this bottling begins with aromas of dried pineapple, mango and white flowers on the nose. The palate is both tightly woven in texture and yet rich in flavor, with dried lemon and pear slices that remain clean and fresh into the finish."

What importer Bowler Wine has to say about this wine...

In the late 1940s and early 1960s, Martin Ray planted six acres of Chardonnay vines propagated from a Burgundian selection grown in the original Paul Masson vineyard. 20 acres of Estate Chardonnay are now farmed at Mount Eden with yields averaging one to two tons per acre, far below the average for Chardonnay in California.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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