Clos du Val 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros)

Country: US / Reserve
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Clos du Val / Carneros

Chardonnay has not been Clos du Val’s strong suit, and even though this is a reserve, it’s hard to fall in love with. Dry and acidic, it lacks richness by today’s standards, although you could charitably call it Chablisian. Still, it’s an elegantly constructed wine with some complexity.