Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2003
Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2003 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (California, United States), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with venison, roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta. Listed at £600.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond The Clouds Barrique Elena Walch 2023 Elena Walch · Alto Adige | £85.00 | |||
| Marcassin Three Sisters Chardonnay 2003 Marcassin · California | £555.00 | |||
| Aubert Lauren Chardonnay Magnum 2024 Aubert · California | £550.00 | |||
| Aubert CIX Estate Chardonnay Magnum 2023 Aubert · California | £510.00 |
Founded in 1991, Marcassin (French for ‘young wild boar’) is a tiny winery located on the Sonoma Coast that focuses solely on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Having either worked or consulted for some of the region’s finest wineries (e.g Peter Michael, Colgin and Bryant), the supremely talented owner and winemaker, Helen Turley, is considered to be one of the most influential figures in Californian wine. For the Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay, grapes are harvested before sunrise to retain maximum freshness, followed by whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maturation on lees in 100% new Francois Freres oak barrels for 12 months. The 2003 was a superb release of comparable quality to some of the best Grand Cru Burgundy. Given the excellent capacity of this wine to age, this should be approaching its zenith.