2012 Donelan Chardonnay Nancie

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Score 16/20 · Drink 2015-2016, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, May 2015

Neutral nose then orange peel on the palate. Simple finish. (RH)

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

16
16/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2014-2019, Robert Parker, Dec 2014

A larger cuvée, the 2012 Chardonnay Nancie (1,350 cases) spent time in 3% new oak for ten months. This is a much more restrained style of Chardonnay, coming from 30-year-old vines on Sonoma Mountain. This wine moves in the direction of poached pear, lemon blossom, a touch of nectarine and quince, wet stones – making it Chablis-like. This is another medium-bodied, but beautifully intense, Chardonnay with great acidity and freshness. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.

92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2018, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2014

Donelan's 2012 Chardonnay Nancie is drop-dead gorgeous. Subtle and layered to the core, the 2012 impresses for its total sense of balance and harmony. Pear, almond and spices flesh out in a nuanced Chardonnay long on class. This is a fabulous showing from Donelan.

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Donelan
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White

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