2004 Chasseur Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 93 points

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  10/2/2009 - TheOtherPoster wrote: 94 Points

  This wine has done beautifully over the past few years. Very cloudy green-gold color. Initially a somewhat off-putting odor of fermented fruit, but this blew off after half an hour. Then wonderful scents of pear, green apple, brioche, flowers, minerals. A very full bodied wine on the palate with impeccable balance, with acidity up front and center to make it fresh and superb with dinner. A very impressive finish. This is on the level of of the best California chardonnays. A magnificent achievement for Chasseur. Fantastic.

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  5/13/2008 - Charlie Carnes wrote: 90 Points

  An excellent bottle of chardonnay. Too bad it followed a 2005 Kongsgaard. Quite creamy and fresh. Hazy gold color. More tart and a little more oaky. Strong but not unpleasant odors of wood barrel, and wet cotton rope. Good clean medium finish. Not bad.

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  6/6/2007 - TheOtherPoster wrote: 94 Points

  As good as the first bottle... this stuff is fantastic! I should add to that TN of 11/06 that the finish is very strong and elevates the wine to the truly outstanding category.

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  11/5/2006 - TheOtherPoster wrote: 93 Points

  Wow... here's a California chardonnay that demands to be let into the party with Aubert / Kistler and others (haven't yet had Kongsgaard or P Michaels chards, but I suppose they're there, too). A wonderful, refreshing nose of green apple, a hint of tropical fruit, and an undertone of fresh brioche. It really delivers in the mouth: rich, full, dare I use the RPism 'unctuous', even for a chardonnay... Green apple takes the lead, with minerals and a deft touch of oak, and most importantly, incredible balance. Man this is good. If it had that additional element of hazelnuts or nut oil this would easily be 95 ponits on my scale, maybe more. Fantastic! And for the price, well, it just can't be beat.

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