Rombauer Proprietor Selection Chardonnay 2023

Rombauer Proprietor Selection Chardonnay 2023 is the absolute pinnacle of the estate's white wine portfolio, representing an elite, ultra-premium reserve blending of the absolute finest barrels from the cool Carneros region. Sourced from exceptional estate-owned vineyards and legendary grower sites like the Sangiacomo family plots, it captures the perfect harmony of a cool, elongated growing season. The juice is gently whole-cluster pressed and barrel-fermented before undergoing full malolactic fermentation, accompanied by bi-weekly hand-stirring of the lees to establish a wonderfully luxurious texture. In the glass, it displays a radiant straw-yellow color with a deeply complex aromatic profile of white peach, fresh nectarines, lime zest, and subtle honeysuckle. The palate is spectacularly rich, concentrated, and creamy, unfolding with succulent layers of poached pear, tropical pineapple, candied ginger, and chamomile. This iconic California opulence is brilliantly framed by a structural vein of mouthwatering acidity and sophisticated mineral undertones, culminating in a highly concentrated, persistent finish lined with delicate vanilla bean and sweet baking spices.

Food Pairing: This rich, luxurious Chardonnay pairs magnificently with pan-seared sea scallops in butter sauce, Dungeness crab cakes, buttery lobster tail, or rich fettuccine Alfredo.

94 Points - James Suckling