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Manage Subscriptions2011 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
Community Tasting Notes 14
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YoRi Likes this wine: 92 points
December 28, 2021 - Quelques jours après dégustation.
J'évite de lire ma première critique...
Robe jaune doré très dense.
Nez expressif et distinct. Caramel écossais, sucre d'orge, pomme cuite.
En bouche le vin est très généreux, une imression de croquer dans une pomme recouverte de sucre d'orge, les saveurs se bousculent, continuité sur le caramel légèrment salé et la pomme mûre. Un exemple parfait et si délicieux d'un chardonnay ayant vieilli dans un bois noble en concentrant les saveurs lactées.
Un vin remarquable au sommet de sa forme.
Un coup de coeur.
Merci à Champlain Charest. -
kmoloo Likes this wine: 94 points
January 31, 2019 - having a few years on it, this chardonnay was a rich golden color. lots of acid and creamy mouthfeel. tastes of ripe pear and a hint of citrus.
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YoRi Likes this wine: 92 points
September 30, 2017 - Un vin wow !
Aparence jaune paille, reflets dorés, limpides.
Le vin est servi trop froid ( 5°C) mais exube déjà des odeurs de fruits exotiques, carambole, ananas mûre. Après quelques minutes et quelques degrés de rechauffement, des notes de beurre caramel (toffy) et de pomme verte.
En bouche, la texture est ample, c'est complexe, des aromes et saveurs de caramel ou de miel en milieux de bouche et cette jouissive acidité dans les joues, qui fait saliver. On se croirait croquer dans une pomme verte enrobée de caramel durci.
La persistance est longue encore une fois sur le caramel écossais. Un vigneron qui maitrise bien l'élevage et la fermentation. Selon les informations du site web du producteur, 40% de fût neuf de chêne francais et fermentation malolactique complète.
Un coup de coeur.
Je n'attendrais pas trop pour boire la deuxième et derniere bouteille. -
nzinkgraf wrote:
January 25, 2015 - Hawaii 2015 at Ko.
blistered lime aromas. elegant clove. great acid profile. lime, pear and just a hint of whipped cream. oak has really worked its way into this wine with little to no attention drawn to it. I wanted Talley and then saw this. makes me so happy. -
GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 14, 2015 - So far I have largely avoided 2011 Cali chardonnays, as I don't care for the leaner character of the vintage.
However, this is my favorite 2011 chardonnay so far - Dutton-Goldfield pulled it off. This is a well balanced chardonnay, showing a bit too much oak/butter on the nose but stone fruit, mineral, green apple, and oak.
This paired well with crab stuffed sole, showing enough acidity and body to stand up to the rich food.
The most impressive aspect of this wine is the lengthy and complex finish. Well done.
Wife - 90, Me - 91.
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8/17/2013 (link) 91 points(Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch) Light yellow color; almond, tart apple nose; tasty, juicy, almond, tart apple, baked apple palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Dutton-Goldfield
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Dutton Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
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- In Cellars 81 (35%)
- Consumed 149 (65%)
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