Coming from a great, great vineyard just outside of Santa Maria, the 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard reveals a medium gold hue as well as brilliant aromatics of ripe pears, honeyed flowers, chalky minerality, and toasted nuts. With medium-bodied richness, its oak is beautifully integrated, and it has good acidity as well as a great finish. Another brilliant Chardonnay from Chanin, this will stand toe to toe with the best out there.
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2023)
The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard is fabulous. Creamy, rich and layered, the 2021 is exquisite. Lemon oil, white pepper, chalk and chamomile all meld together in a Chardonnay of unusual viscosity. Even with all of its intensity, the 2021 remains light on its feet. Gavin Chanin certainly made the most of this fruit. What a wine.
96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Sep 2023)
The nose on this single-vineyard expression is subtle and yet incredibly involved, showing delicate citron peel, soft butter and light earth aromas. There's a stony, oyster-shell-like texture and flavor to the palate, which conveys generous butter-braised nectarine and Meyer lemon pith elements as well.
94 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)
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