Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay Russian River Valley, 2023 GIRBONCHAMP The result is a generous

The result is a generous

Charmes is one of Meursault's most famous 1er Crus

and rounds out acid levels

and structured rather than jammy

stony slopes beneath the village's limestone cliffs that would likely be premier cru in a more famous village

Ramey Cellars, Chardonnay Russian River Valley, 2023 GIRBONCHAMP The result is a generousDavid Ramey is one of California's true Chardonnay masters, trained in the Burgundian tradition with time at Petrus and devoted to balance over bombast. This Russian River bottling is his calling card: gently pressed, barrel fermented, aged on the lees, and bottled unfiltered. The result is a Chardonnay with real poise ripe orchard and citrus fruit, a creamy mid palate, and a savory, mineral lift that keeps everything fresh. It's a benchmark for what