Robert Parker 100 point.
Jeb Dunnuck 100 point.
The 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast is a benchmark vintage, crafted by Helen Turley and widely regarded as one of the finest California Chardonnays. Known for its incredible precision, complexity, and a Burgundian sense of minerality, this wine has garnered a perfect score from critics, solidifying its cult status.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, enjoy vibrant aromas of caramelized citrus, orange blossom, and toasted hazelnuts, with layers of brioche and subtle minerality. The palate offers a rich, full-bodied experience with notes of apple blossom and lemon oil, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a long, seamless finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak, this Chardonnay hails from the **Marcassin Estate Vineyard** in Sonoma Coast, where extended hang time and meticulous vineyard practices contribute to its layered complexity and longevity.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay has achieved a rare 100-point score from both Robert Parker’s **Wine Advocate** and Jeb Dunnuck, making it highly collectible. Its limited production and impeccable balance ensure it will remain a prized addition to any cellar.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2013 vintage** is celebrated for its refined structure, offering exceptional aging potential and unmatched depth.
100 point - Jeb Dunnuck
While the Pinot Noir lags behind its 2012 counterpart, the same can’t be said about the 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard. Utter perfection in wine, this awesome beauty boasts a medium gold hue as well as a locked-and-loaded bouquet of caramelized citrus, orange blossom, white currants, toasted hazelnuts, brioche, and white flowers. With an incredible sense of minerality (it’s one of the very few California Chardonnay to have a Burgundian sense of good reduction and minerality), full-bodied richness, and an undeniable purity and class, this magical California Chardonnay will stand up to anything out there today. The current release (close to seven years after the vintage), it’s still young, tight, and unevolved, and needs plenty of air to show at its best.
100 point - Robert Parker
The 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard may be even better. Notes of caramelized citrus, hazelnut, apple blossom, lemon oil and orange marmalade are all present in this wine of dazzling aromatic and flavor dimension. It is full-bodied, again shows some wet pebbles (which I equate with minerality), vibrant acidity, and no real evidence of any oak. Much like the 2012, the finish goes on for 45+ seconds. This is another killer Chardonnay from Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer.
Robert Parker 100 points.
Jeb Dunnuck 100 points.
The 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast is a benchmark vintage, crafted by Helen Turley and widely regarded as one of the finest California Chardonnays. Known for its incredible precision, complexity, and a Burgundian sense of minerality, this wine has garnered a perfect score from critics, solidifying its cult status.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, enjoy vibrant aromas of caramelized citrus, orange blossom, and toasted hazelnuts, with layers of brioche and subtle minerality. The palate offers a rich, full-bodied experience with notes of apple blossom and lemon oil, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a long, seamless finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak, this Chardonnay hails from the **Marcassin Estate Vineyard** in Sonoma Coast, where extended hang time and meticulous vineyard practices contribute to its layered complexity and longevity.
Investment & Collectability
The 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay has achieved a rare 100-point score from both Robert Parker's **Wine Advocate** and Jeb Dunnuck, making it highly collectible. Its limited production and impeccable balance ensure it will remain a prized addition to any cellar.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2013 vintage** is celebrated for its refined structure, offering exceptional aging potential and unmatched depth.
100 points - Jeb Dunnuck
While the Pinot Noir lags behind its 2012 counterpart, the same cannot be said about the 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard. Utter perfection in wine, this awesome beauty boasts a medium gold hue as well as a locked-and-loaded bouquet of caramelized citrus, orange blossom, white currants, toasted hazelnuts, brioche, and white flowers. With an incredible sense of minerality (it's one of the very few California Chardonnay to have a Burgundian sense of good reduction and minerality), full-bodied richness, and an undeniable purity and class, this magical California Chardonnay will stand up to anything out there today. The current release (close to seven years after the vintage), it's still young, tight, and undeveloped, and needs plenty of air to show at its best.
100 points - Robert Parker
The 2013 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard may be even better. Notes of caramelized citrus, hazelnut, apple blossom, lemon oil and orange marmalade are all present in this wine of dazzling aromatic and flavor dimension. It is full-bodied, again shows some wet pebbles (which I equate with minerality), vibrant acidity, and no real evidence of any oak. Much like the 2012, the finish goes on for 45+ seconds. This is another killer Chardonnay from Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer.
Robert Parker 100 punti.
Jeb Dunnuck 100 punti.
Lo Marcassin Chardonnay del 2013 di Sonoma Coast è un'annata di riferimento, prodotto da Helen Turley e ampiamente considerato uno dei migliori Chardonnay della California. Noto per la sua incredibile precisione, complessità e un senso di mineralità tipicamente borgognone, questo vino ha ottenuto il punteggio perfetto dalla critica, consolidando il suo status di vino di culto.
Note di degustazione
Al naso, si percepiscono aromi vibranti di agrumi caramellati, fiori d'arancio e nocciole tostate, con strati di brioche e una sottile mineralità. Al palato offre un'esperienza ricca e corposa, con note di fiori di melo e olio di limone, bilanciate da un'acidità vibrante e da un finale lungo e vellutato.
Vinificazione e dettagli del vigneto
Invecchiato per 12 mesi in rovere francese nuovo al 100%, questo Chardonnay proviene dal **Marcassin Estate Vineyard** sulla costa di Sonoma, dove un tempo di maturazione prolungato e meticolose pratiche in vigna contribuiscono alla sua complessità e longevità.
Investimenti e collezionabilità
Lo Marcassin Chardonnay del 2013 ha ottenuto il raro punteggio di 100 punti sia da **Wine Advocate** di Robert Parker che da Jeb Dunnuck, il che lo rende un vino altamente collezionabile. La sua produzione limitata e il suo impeccabile equilibrio ne faranno un vino prezioso da aggiungere a qualsiasi cantina.
Dettagli e riconoscimenti vintage
L'annata **2013** è celebre per la sua struttura raffinata, che offre un potenziale di invecchiamento eccezionale e una profondità senza pari.
100 punti - Jeb Dunnuck
Mentre il Pinot Nero è inferiore alla sua controparte del 2012, lo stesso non si può dire dello Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard del 2013. La perfezione assoluta del vino, questa straordinaria bellezza vanta una tonalità oro medio e un bouquet intenso di agrumi caramellati, fiori d'arancio, ribes bianco, nocciole tostate, brioche e fiori bianchi. Con un incredibile senso di mineralità (è uno dei pochi Chardonnay della California ad avere un senso borgognone di buona mineralità e riduzione), una corposa ricchezza e un'innegabile purezza e classe, questo magico Chardonnay della California saprà competere con qualsiasi vino oggi disponibile. L'attuale versione (circa sette anni dopo la vendemmia) è ancora giovane, corposa e non ancora matura, e ha bisogno di molta aria per esprimersi al meglio.
100 punti - Robert Parker
Lo Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard del 2013 potrebbe essere ancora migliore. Note di agrumi caramellati, nocciola, fiori di melo, olio di limone e marmellata di arance sono tutte presenti in questo vino dalla dimensione aromatica e gustativa abbagliante. È corposo, presenta ancora una volta qualche nota di sassolino bagnato (che io associo alla mineralità), un'acidità vibrante e nessuna traccia reale di rovere. Proprio come nel 2012, il finale dura più di 45 secondi. Ecco un altro Chardonnay eccezionale di Helen Turley e John Wetlaufer.
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