2023 RAEN Lady Marjorie Cuvée' Chardonnay

$74.95

Vivino Rating

4.3

An exceptional Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, precise and balanced, highlighted by its elegance, vibrant acidity, and minerality.

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About the bottle

Country

United States

Region

Sonoma Coast, CA

Producer

Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally (RAEN) Winery

Vareital

Chardonnay

Vareital Composition

100% Chardonnay

Specifications

2023

Vintage

2032

Drink By

12.5

ABV

Vinification

Organically and biodynamically farmed grapes are fermented 80% whole cluster, and aged in neutral French oak

Notes from critics

This is an excellent Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from the grandsons of the famous Robert Mondavi. Ripe pear and citrus flavors and aromas are complemented by underlying minerality and salinity, lively acidity, and a great mouthfeel. It's a bit reminiscent of wines you would find in Chablis. Amazing!

A light-bodied yet oh-so-full-flavored wine that opens with stony, floral aromas that lead to fresh and ripe fruit flavors backed by racy acidity. A great creamy texture but vivid in acid, minerals and chalk that lift the pear, citrus and white flower flavors. So elegant and lively, yet full of flavor and marked by a lingering finish.

The 2023 Chardonnay Lady Marjorie is a cuvée dedicated to Carlo and Dante’s grandmother. It’s bright, salty, and savory in this vintage, with a crystalline feel to its fresh notes of Anjou pear, lime leaf, savory lime oils, wet stones, and beeswax. The palate is focused and long, with electric salty lift, bright acidity, and a silky richness of concentration. They have really improved the quality of their Chardonnay. I used to think they were more Chenin-like and slightly oxidative in style, but I love that these are coming into focus. An age-worthy vintage.