Rombauer Chardonnay 2024

$60.00

Rombauer built its reputation on this Carneros Chardonnay, and the 2024 keeps the house style intact: full malolactic fermentation, lees stirred every seven to ten days, and nine months in French and American oak with 37% new wood. That regimen produces the rich, creamy texture Rombauer built its name on, balanced by the brand's signature bright acidity. It's a big, generous Chardonnay for people who want their white wine to taste like there's already dessert in the glass. Pour it with something rich enough to match it.

Yellow peach, ripe melon and bright citrus lead into creamy vanilla and butter on the palate. Full-bodied and dense, with medium-plus acidity carrying a long, rich finish.

Crab cakes and barley risotto handle the richness; strawberry shortcake turns it into dessert wine without anyone complaining.

Carneros fruit gets full malolactic fermentation and lees stirring every seven to ten days, then nine months in French and American oak, 37% new, the process behind Rombauer's rich, buttery house style.