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2011 Marcassin Vineyard

Chardonnay

America / California / Sonoma Coast / Fort Ross-Seaview

¥112,400
RP 97
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2011 Marcassin Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast

The 2011 Marcassin Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast is a testament to Helen Turley's meticulous craftsmanship. This vintage highlights the winery’s ability to produce complex, mineral-driven wines with a balance of richness and elegance.

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, and honeysuckle, with a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, flavors of stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of **minerality** linger on a smooth, well-structured finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details:

Aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak, this Chardonnay hails from the **Marcassin Estate Vineyard** in Sonoma Coast, known for its cool-climate conditions that allow for slow ripening and complex flavor development.

Investment & Collectibility:

The 2011 Marcassin Chardonnay has solidified its status as a cult wine with exceptional investment potential, thanks to its limited production and consistently high ratings.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades:

The **2011 vintage** was marked by cooler-than-average growing conditions, leading to a Chardonnay with excellent balance and aging potential.

  • 95 points – Wine Advocate
  • 94 points – Wine Spectator

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RP 97

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2011 is a great Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard from a much-maligned and sometimes excessively criticized vintage. 2011 has its low points, but there are many producers who got it right, and survived the challenging growing and harvest conditions. This wine has phenomenal intensity, with plenty of crushed rock, pineapple, honeysuckle, orange and tangerine blossom in an elegant, medium to full-bodied style, with terrific intensity, good acidity and freshness. This is more evolved than either the 2009 or 2010, and probably will be a candidate for 7-8 years of aging, rather than 10 or more. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue date: August 27, 2015. Drinking window: 2015-2023.

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SHIPPING: During warm summer weather, we recommend to only ship within the United States with Same Day or Next Day Air service to protect the wines from environmental damage. If you would like to waive this protection by shipping Ground, we will request a waiver be signed.

PACKAGING: Our premium wines need optimal temperature consistency, therefore are packaged in EPS foam shippers with gel pack (when needed) and shipped only during ideal weather temperatures.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, wine bottles will be removed from case and shipped inside a foam shipper box for safety (unless otherwise requested). The wooden case will be shipped separately at Ground service. If faster service is necessary please contact us.

WEATHER HOLD: In adverse temperature conditions, we reserve the right to withhold shipment until ideal temperatures return unless we receive explicit instructions via email to release the wines, voiding any guarantee. We will contact you if a hold is necessary.

FULFILLMENT: Shipments are via UPS.

  • Orders received Monday - Thursday before 2:00 p.m. will typically ship the same day.
  • Orders received Thursday 2:00 p.m. ~ Sunday will ship on Monday.

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  • Same Day service within Los Angeles Metro area may be available if order is placed before noon, but not guaranteed. Please contact us directly at (626)714-7006 to facilitate expedited service.
  • During extreme temperatures, all shipments are recommended for Next Day Air.

Adult Signature: By law, all shipments of alcohol must be received and authorized by an adult. Our delivery carriers will not release packages without an adult signature and additional charges may be incurred if the package requires withholding or redirection.

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RP 97

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2011 is a great Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard from a much-maligned and sometimes excessively criticized vintage. 2011 has its low points, but there are many producers who got it right, and survived the challenging growing and harvest conditions. This wine has phenomenal intensity, with plenty of crushed rock, pineapple, honeysuckle, orange and tangerine blossom in an elegant, medium to full-bodied style, with terrific intensity, good acidity and freshness. This is more evolved than either the 2009 or 2010, and probably will be a candidate for 7-8 years of aging, rather than 10 or more. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue date: August 27, 2015. Drinking window: 2015-2023.

2011 Marcassin Chardonnay – Sonoma Coast

The 2011 Marcassin Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast is a testament to Helen Turley's meticulous craftsmanship. This vintage highlights the winery’s ability to produce complex, mineral-driven wines with a balance of richness and elegance.

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of ripe pear, lemon curd, and honeysuckle, with a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, flavors of stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of **minerality** linger on a smooth, well-structured finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details:

Aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak, this Chardonnay hails from the **Marcassin Estate Vineyard** in Sonoma Coast, known for its cool-climate conditions that allow for slow ripening and complex flavor development.

Investment & Collectibility:

The 2011 Marcassin Chardonnay has solidified its status as a cult wine with exceptional investment potential, thanks to its limited production and consistently high ratings.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades:

The **2011 vintage** was marked by cooler-than-average growing conditions, leading to a Chardonnay with excellent balance and aging potential.

  • 95 points – Wine Advocate
  • 94 points – Wine Spectator

Explore more from Marcassin Vineyard:

Pinot Noir:

Chardonnay:

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