Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard
- The Wine Advocate, Antonio Gallioni
2009 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
The 2009 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard caresses the palate with expressive tropical fruit, flowers, butterscotch, dried apricots and pears. There is tremendous weight, richness and density here, but in a beautifully balanced, harmonious style. This is an impeccable Chardonnay. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. -92 pts.
- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
2008 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
More citrus oil, white peach, apricot and tangerine notes are found in the 2008 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard, which was vinified identically to its siblings. Coming from 40-year old, dry-farmed vines, it is a viscous, rich, steely, slightly less expressive effort. While denser and less nuanced aromatically at present, those characteristics may emerge with additional bottle age. -92 pts.
(Heintz Chardonnay was formerly under our L’Angevin label, vintages 2003-2006)
2007 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Explosive aromas of pineapple, creme brulee, poached pear, and honeysuckle jump from the glass of the 2007 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard. Its light straw/green color is followed by ripe apricot and pineapple aromas and flavors, good acidity, lots of body, and loads of fruit. This gorgeous Chardonnay can be enjoyed over the next several years. -95 pts.
(Heintz Chardonnay was formerly under our L’Angevin label, vintages 2003-2006)
2006 L’Angevin Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Sensational aromas of nectarines, crushed rock, and peaches soar from the glass of the 2006 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard. It hits the palate with stunning concentration, loads of tropical fruit, and notes of lemon oil and orange blossom. A complex, full-bodied Chardonnay with terrific minerality, it too, can be drunk over the next 3-4 years. -95 pts.
2005 L’Angevin Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
From one of the great grand cru Chardonnay sites of California, the 2005 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard is a beautiful wine from 20- to 30- year old vines planted on rocky soils at just under 1,000-ft. The wine displays crushed rocks, white currants, lemon blossoms as well as some nectarine, guava, and brioche characteristics. It is full bodied, complex, rich and intense. -93 pts.
- The Wine Spectator
2008 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
A fragrant, delicate style that slowly builds richness, depth and complexity. Full-bodied, elegant and refined, intense yet polished, with vivid pear, peach and nectarine that are long and lingering, ending with pretty honeysuckle notes. Drink now through 2015. -93 pts.
2007 Peirson Meyer Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Ripe, with opulent, creamy pear, fig, spice and honeydew melon flavors that gain complexity and body. The finish is long and complex. Drink now thru 2011. -93 pts.
2006 L’Angevin Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Wonderful fresh peach and peach blossom scents carry over nicely to the palate, where they’re deep concentrated, rich and persistent. Drink now thru 2011. -93 pts.
2005 L’Angevin Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Exotic, ripe tropical and pineapple fruit is rich and distinctive up front, shaded by light cedary oak that evolves into a subtle marshmallow note. Drink now through 2010. -90 pts.