Lot 82
MARCASSIN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2012 (1) WA 100
MARCASSIN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2013 (1) WA 100
Lot 82 Details
MARCASSIN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2012 (1)
Sonoma County.
The 2012 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard, which will probably be released in a few months, displays great minerality, notes of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, poached pear, and white flowers as well as a touch of quince. A wine of great intensity, yet incredibly ethereal elegance, this light greenish gold-colored wine is full-bodied, stunningly rich, and altogether remarkable. When you consider that they use 100% new French oak and 100% heavy toast for both their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, it is remarkable how little oak appears in these wines. This wine should age well for 10-15 years, as most of the Marcassin Estate Chardonnays have done to date. March 2016 WA 100
MARCASSIN VINEYARD CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2013 (1)
Sonoma County.
scraped label.
The 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard may be even better. Notes of caramelized citrus, hazelnut, apple blossom, lemon oil and orange marmalade are all present in this wine of dazzling aromatic and flavor dimension. It is full-bodied, again shows some wet pebbles (which I equate with minerality), vibrant acidity, and no real evidence of any oak. Much like the 2012, the finish goes on for 45+ seconds. This is another killer Chardonnay from Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer. March 2016 WA 100