Like many California Chardonnays, this Bouchaine Chardonnay walks the path between being too buttery and being Mâcon-like lean by using both stainless steel and oak along with some lees aging. This one has good weight while still being lively on the palate but with mellow apple, caramel and banana notes with enough acidity to carry a long, golden finish.
91 Roger Morris
Bouchaine Vineyards, Carneros – Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2022 ($40)
By Roger Morris
