Description

tasting panel

Volcanic soil, rocky marine sediment, and clay loam compose the vineyards for this superb interpretation of Chardonnay in California’s Central Coast. It’s rich with graceful, fine acidity, and the weight on the mouth feels just right. Winemaker Christian Roguenant was born in Beaune and knows he can’t replicate Bourgogne wines, but he sure gets the gist of it with this beauty. Lanolin and buttered (sautéed) papaya give away the lees stirring (no ML here), and the sweet vanilla finish is a nod to the eight months aging in one-year-old oak.

wine enthusiast

A pithy tangerine aroma meets with yellow melon, sharp lemon and lime rinds, oak shavings and yeasty toast on the nose of this bottling by Christian Roguenant. There is a sharpness to the palate, with strong acidity and a grippy texture framing margarita-like flavors of salt and citrus.

robert parker's wine advocate

The 2015 Chardonnay Firepeak Vineyard Edna Valley opens with white peaches and pink grapefruit notes plus touches of guava, baking bread and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, with a lovely satiny texture, there’s a beautiful, quiet intensity of fruit in the mouth that is adeptly crafted into a harmonious, elegant (and well-priced!) Chardonnay.

wilfred wong of wine.com

A happening Chardonnay, the active and bright 2015 Baileyana Firepeak shows up with ripe citrus and sweet oak on the front-end and follows through with a rich and long mix of ripe citrus, savory oak, and core fruits. The wine's richness pairs well with a grilled chicken breast accented with fresh peaches. (Tasted: October 6, 2017, San Francisco, CA)

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