2020 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge

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Cristal2000 Likes this wine:

94 Points

Monday, October 24, 2022 - Had this with MJP and wives in Houston. Very nice of MJP to host. I adore this wine, but was a bit more skeptical of the 2020 vintage. Long story short, it still manages to pull the concentration and acidity together and make a really terrific chard, but it's not quite up there with 18 or 19 from recent memory. Very pure, with great depth and a bit of a cutting acidic edge, it still needs time to integrate the oak and other elements, but should be singing in a few years. Definitely decant this white.

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Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:

10/24/2022 1:01:00 PM - Thanks again for sharing this wine with us! Also, I look forward to your review on Pappas Steakhouse.

These are the two Chardonnay producers I mentioned during our visit.

https://www.00wines.com/

https://radiocoteau.com/
Comment posted by Cristal2000:

10/24/2022 1:06:00 PM - Hey MJP: bringing this was the easy part! Thanks for hosting, making food and opening two great bottles. For Pappas, I assume you're referring to reviewing the wines we had there? The Dauvvissat would probably have been right up your alley!
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:

10/24/2022 1:20:00 PM - How was the food and service? Did you get the opportunity to meet MS Steven McDonald?
Comment posted by Cristal2000:

10/24/2022 1:23:00 PM - The service was exceptional. We had no less than 5 people waiting on us at once. The food was also great, but perhaps didn't stand out as much as the service. Loved the ambiance. We met a couple Somms, can't remember their names offhand.

That was a terrific restaurant recommendation. Thanks.
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:

10/24/2022 1:44:00 PM - Glad to hear it! The wine list is deep and service is top notch. I tweak a few dishes at request and it makes all the difference.
Comment posted by csimm:

10/25/2022 7:43:00 AM - …So how do I get them to ship me some of their ‘19 Dauvissat Clos? :) … I’ll take a case please. Like, seriously …
Comment posted by Cristal2000:

10/25/2022 7:52:00 AM - They only had one bottle left. I asked...
Comment posted by csimm:

10/25/2022 8:13:00 AM - Tragic!
Comment posted by Cristal2000:

10/25/2022 8:26:00 AM - I mean they do have another location in downtown Houston that has it on the list. So perhaps they have some remaining...
Comment posted by csimm:

10/25/2022 8:42:00 AM - If they do, guess I'll need to make a trip to Houston and bring a big suitcase. I don't have any friends who work at UPS down there.
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:

10/26/2022 3:54:00 AM - Typically hit Pappas DT before heading over to MMP. Might just have to do that for one of the WS games this weekend.