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Named Top 30 Pinot Winery and Top 30 Chardonnay Producer by Wine Spectator

2011 Chasseur Durell Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
92 pts - Connoisseur's Guide

Concentrated and densely packed, the nose of this classic Chardonnay expands significantly with airing to reveal aromas of honey, peach, spiced apple, roasted grain, toasted coconut and minerals. The texture proves as youthfully firm as it is rich, and the lingering impression is of deep, focused fruit and lip-smacking, lemony zest. It never betrays any alcoholic heat either, and a bit of age should turn this into a graceful, if clearly Grand Opera-style, Chardonnay. Only 6 barrels made.

2011 Chasseur Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
90 pts - International Wine Cellar

This wine is rich, gutsy and forthcoming in the nose, with sweet dark cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry and humidor scents. After some air there is pomegranate syrup-like notes and with white and pink peppercorns in the background. These notes carry through on the palette; it is decidedly youthful and extremely rich, with firm tannins, appealing brightness and impressive fruit clarity. The finish reinforces impressions of richness and youth, as mineral notes, tannin and zest find balance in the mouth with the surge of fruit. Drink now, but know that it will grow in stature and elegance if cellared for another few years.

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