Château Des Charmes Chardonnay Barrel Fermented 2011, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Critic Reviews (2)
A juicy well made chardonnay with just enough oak maturation to add complexity and structure without adding too much...
A terrific value chardonnay, gently oaked with notes of orange zest, vanilla, buttered popcorn and ocean brine. A...
Community Reviews (3)
The 2011 Château Des Charmes Chardonnay Barrel Fermented was first barrel fermented and then aged in French Oak for 9 months. It has intense aromas of citrus, candied fruit – papaya/pineapple, light vanilla and underbrush. It is a medium bodied, extra-dry/dry, fruity to integrated wine, with checked acidity, soft tannin and a medium, woody finish. Drink with most foods, especially seafood in white wine/garlic/onion sauce, or sip on its own; drink now-2016+. Drank remainder after 3 days in the fridge and the wine became more aromatic with Tutti frutti (candied fruit mentioned above) notes showing through. My impression: NICE to BEAUTIFUL, 89 pts – recommended for quality and price (can’t go wrong for $13.95). Tasted September/13.
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Very well balanced. Not too much oak. Amazing value for $13.95. This should be flying off the shelves.
Good for the price but a bit to edgy, unrefined and over oaked. Spend a couple extra bucks and get the St. David’s Bench Chardonnay – much more complex, balanced and creamy.
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