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2012 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Alexander Valley

Sonoma

Color

White

Grape/Blend

Chardonnay

Vintages
20182017201620152014201320122010200920011999
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Also recommended:2012 Fume Blanc Sonoma County (85), 2012 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (86).

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This is a beautiful set of new releases from Chateau St. Jean and winemaker Margo Van Staaveren. The Chateau St. Jean wines stand out for their quality and value, both commendable for large-production wines with this level of widespread commercial distribution. One thing that is unusual about this range is that the whites and reds are made in completely different, and at times diametrically opposite, styles. The whites are generally crisp and vibrant, while the reds are much riper, bigger wines that give considerable emphasis to volume and textural depth.