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Tasting notes
Score 96/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2009

Yellow-gold color. Powerful aromas of iodine, wet rock, smoky lees and pear skin. This is all about minerality, with fruit playing second fiddle. Fleshy, smoky orchard fruit and sweet butter flavors are brightened by white flowers and candied anise, with a kiss of herbs on the back. The remarkable mineral expression of this wine reminded me of a top wine from Coche-Dury.

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Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

94
93-95/100

Robert Parker

94
93-95/100

Robert Parker

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93 - 95 points
Robert Parker
Score 93-95/100 · Robert Parker, Dec 2008

Previously recommended, but no tasting note given. Tel. (707) 823-5603; Fax (707) 823-6709

93 - 95 points
Robert Parker
Score 93-95/100 · Robert Parker

Previously recommended, but no tasting note given.||Tel. (707) 823-5603; Fax (707) 823-6709 Wine Advocate.December, 2008

About the producer

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Kistler

Kistler’s Chardonnays are some of the world’s most sought-after. This cult Californian producer crafts small volumes of exceptional, rich and generous, yet mineral and precise wines. With almost the entire production sold directly to their mailing list, the wines are also incredibly hard to find.

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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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