Chasseur Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007

Purchase Chasseur Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007

WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: 91 POINTS Complex aromas of citrus, sour pineapple and nectarine give this a distinctive flavor profile. Full-bodied, rich and focused, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2012. 349 cases made. JL Issue: Nov 15, 2009 WINE ADVOCATE REVIEW: 92 POINTS The beautiful 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma County exhibits more flesh along with full body, plenty of honeysuckle, citrus oil, and pineapple characteristics, and an alluring texture. Drink this over the next 4-5 years. All of these Chardonnays see about 60% new French oak. Bill Hunter is a bigger-than-life guy working out of a low-tech warehouse producing hand-crafted, small lot wines in a French style. Production appears to have leveled off between 2,500 and 2,800 cases of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Virtually all of his vineyards are on the western fringes of the Russian River Valley where it segues into the Sonoma Coast appellation. Hunter calls it the West County triangle area, between Sebastopol, Freestone, and Occidental. Hunter’s winemaking philosophy demands the gentlest handling possible, with the wines moved by either Argon gas (the non-bruising neutral gas) or gravity, fermented in tiny lots, and bottled in most cases without any fining or filtration. Chasseur is definitely a reference point for consumers looking for the highest quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from northern California. These are all very impressive wines that merit serious attention. Moreover, their prices are reasonable for the quality level. Chasseur’s Pinot Noirs are fermented in tiny, one-ton fermenters with some whole clusters (stems) used. Occidental. Hunter’s winemaking philosophy demands the gentlest handling possible, with the wines moved by either Argon gas (the non-bruising neutral gas) or gravity, fermented in tiny lots, and bottled in most cases without any fining or filtration. Chasseur is definitely a reference point for consumers looking for the highest quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from northern California. These are all very impressive wines that merit serious attention. Moreover, their prices are reasonable for the quality level. Chasseur’s Pinot Noirs are fermented in tiny, one-ton fermenters with some whole clusters (stems) used. NVWE NOTES: This gorgeous Chardonnay walks a laser-straight path between richness and refreshment, with luxurious fruit, opulent oak and vibrant zest making equal contributions. The nose is an aromatic quilt that stitches peach, apple skin, preserved lemon, Bosc pear, nutmeg, roasted grain and toasted coconut scents together in a noble harmony and with no loss of clarity. The flavors follow seamlessly and are just as charming, as creamy vanilla, coconut custard, nutmeg and roasted grain notes support buoyant apple-pear-lemon fruit. At the end, the wines exquisite balance seems to reinforce the impressions of polish and length and suggest exceptional food-worthiness. 349 cases produced.

Purchase Chasseur Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007

• SKU: CHASCHA07RRV
• Varietal: CHARD
• Vintage: 2007
• Region: SONOMA
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