Reviews & Ratings

2009 Benovia Chardonnay "La Pommeraie"

Winery: Benovia

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "La Pommeraie"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $48

Cases produced: 470

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 19, 2011

Wine Review: This yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a lemon and pine bouquet with a hint of oak, honey and a touch of alcohol was detected as well. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and savory. The flavor profile is an oak infused green melon with a hint of pear. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for quite sometime. The panel suggested pairing this Chard with grilled trout or chicken cordon bleu. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This intense and concentrated single vineyard Chardonnay begins with vivid aromas of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and white peaches. The vibrancy of the wine’s aroma is matched by its opulent texture and layered flavors of candied citrus and Anjou pear, followed by a mineral laden finish. Indigenous yeast fermentation in French oak barrels and extended aging of 16 months on lees has produced a wine with exceptional complexity.

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