1999 Frederic Magnien Morey St-Denis

[wondersofwine]

Here's a "Wine Enthusiast" review of a Williams Selyem Chardonnay:

96 (pts.) Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley); $48. (I believe this review is for the 2004 vintage.) "This is one of the best Chardonnays I’ve had this year. It’s a tremendously ripe wine, exploding with apricot nectar, peach custard, quince, butterscotch, buttered toast and spice flavors. There’s even a spine of minerality. But what really makes it so special is the acidity." (Editor's Choice)

(Don't know if the minerality equals that from Burgundy but at least it makes an appearance.)
I just now am mailing back a Williams Selyem order but am concentrating on Pinot Noirs and a late harvest Gewurztraminer. Maybe I should be ordering the Chardonnay as well. Oh well. I have three other orders pending with California wineries and can't afford to order everything I would like.



[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 02-22-2007).]