{"product_id":"marcassin-2021-chardonnay-marcassin-vineyard-estate-sonoma-coast","title":"Marcassin 2021 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard Estate Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eMarcassin 2021 Estate Chardonnay from Marcassin Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most coveted and highly allocated white wines produced in California. Crafted by legendary winemaking duo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eHelen Turley and John Wetlaufer\u003c\/strong\u003e, Marcassin has long set the benchmark for rich, age-worthy Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eSourced exclusively from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"825\"\u003ewindswept Marcassin Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2021 Estate Chardonnay showcases the remarkable precision, concentration, and texture that have made Marcassin a cult favorite among collectors worldwide. Produced in extremely limited quantities, each vintage represents meticulous vineyard work, low yields, and a winemaking philosophy focused on purity and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage displays extraordinary aromatic complexity with notes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ecaramelized citrus, lemon oil, apple blossom, hazelnut, and orange marmalade\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with subtle hints of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eminerality reminiscent of wet stones\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003efull-bodied yet vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering remarkable depth balanced by bright acidity and extraordinary energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eDespite its richness and concentration, the wine shows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eno overt oak influence\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the precision and purity of the fruit. The finish is exceptionally long, lingering for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e45 seconds or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, a signature characteristic of Marcassin’s greatest Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eMarcassin wines are known for their remarkable aging potential, often evolving beautifully for decades and rivaling the longevity of the finest white Burgundies. With its combination of power, balance, and precision, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e2021 Marcassin Estate Chardonnay stands among the greatest New World expressions of Chardonnay ever produced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"180vfqd\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e100 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e“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 with vibrant acidity and minerality. The finish goes on for 45+ seconds. 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