Well we forgot about this one and found it in the cellar last weekend. Oops. Clearly past its prime (and I am all for mature wines). In any event, since I see there are still 32 bottles of this in your collective cellars, I will provide a tasting note. Pale amber color. Nose of light butterscotch, grilled marshmallow, banana bread and a touch of witch hazel. Slightly madeirized on the palate; still has some acidity (not a ton). Underlying oak is obvious throughout. As it sits in the glass, the campfire note comes out more prominently.
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I definitely prefer the Durell. This is OK, but almost seemed watery. Perhaps it needed some food to give it character. The taste is typical - some butter, some oak, pale fruits, but this is a bit washed out for my taste. Of course, I prefer the French style chardonnay, but this doesn't come close to the really great CA chardonnays (Flowers, Kistler) either.
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NOSE: vanilla oakiness is predominate; hints of honey and banana linger in the background.
BODY: clear; straw colored; medium bodied.
TASTE: very oaky - kind of a powdery oakiness; nice acidity; hint of minerals; pretty light tasting; short finish. Good, not great...not worth the money ($28)
B: 50, 5, 10, 14, 6 = 85
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The Mrs. finished most of this bottle off, but my glass offered a fairly nicely balanced wine showing some rich, floral and spice notes as well as a fair amount of oak. Tasted better on the cool side to my palate.
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The 2004 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Robert Young Reserve has not even been released yet.... the notes below must be about the *regular* St. Jean Robert Young, not the reserve. The 2003 is the current release of the reserve wine.
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I guess I should just stop drinking these type of chardonnays that all the critics seem to like as believe rated 92 by WS. I found the wine lacking intensity and acidity. It tasted watery to me with no bright aromas or flavors. The finish was from the oak, not the fruit. Not Recommended.
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This wine was enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner. a very smooth chard, not as dry as some; oak is present but not overwhelming with apple and citrus flavors. An excellent bottle, worth the extra $ for special occasions.
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5/22/2016 - kmforster wrote:
Well we forgot about this one and found it in the cellar last weekend. Oops. Clearly past its prime (and I am all for mature wines). In any event, since I see there are still 32 bottles of this in your collective cellars, I will provide a tasting note. Pale amber color. Nose of light butterscotch, grilled marshmallow, banana bread and a touch of witch hazel. Slightly madeirized on the palate; still has some acidity (not a ton). Underlying oak is obvious throughout. As it sits in the glass, the campfire note comes out more prominently.
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11/21/2008 - BeachMBA wrote: 88 Points
I definitely prefer the Durell. This is OK, but almost seemed watery. Perhaps it needed some food to give it character. The taste is typical - some butter, some oak, pale fruits, but this is a bit washed out for my taste. Of course, I prefer the French style chardonnay, but this doesn't come close to the really great CA chardonnays (Flowers, Kistler) either.
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5/14/2008 - grafstrb wrote: 85 Points
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind --
NOSE: vanilla oakiness is predominate; hints of honey and banana linger in the background.
BODY: clear; straw colored; medium bodied.
TASTE: very oaky - kind of a powdery oakiness; nice acidity; hint of minerals; pretty light tasting; short finish. Good, not great...not worth the money ($28)
B: 50, 5, 10, 14, 6 = 85
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5/5/2008 - Dr_Bob wrote: 89 Points
a rich and buttery chard; probably drank it too young, could certainly age more
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4/1/2008 - 6831 wrote: 88 Points
The Mrs. finished most of this bottle off, but my glass offered a fairly nicely balanced wine showing some rich, floral and spice notes as well as a fair amount of oak. Tasted better on the cool side to my palate.
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1/31/2008 - PortFanatic wrote:
The 2004 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Robert Young Reserve has not even been released yet.... the notes below must be about the *regular* St. Jean Robert Young, not the reserve. The 2003 is the current release of the reserve wine.
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4/22/2007 - Carl Thoma wrote: 85 Points
I guess I should just stop drinking these type of chardonnays that all the critics seem to like as believe rated 92 by WS. I found the wine lacking intensity and acidity. It tasted watery to me with no bright aromas or flavors. The finish was from the oak, not the fruit. Not Recommended.
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4/1/2007 - terrier wrote: 92 Points
Nice apple and citrus. Good wine for the price.
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12/31/2006 - 97mjr wrote:
unremarkable, wouldnt repurchase
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11/24/2006 - LungDoc wrote:
This wine was enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner. a very smooth chard, not as dry as some; oak is present but not overwhelming with apple and citrus flavors. An excellent bottle, worth the extra $ for special occasions.
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