Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2021 California – World's first bourbon barrel aged Chardonnay. This exceptional California Chardonnay showcases pineapple, caramel, vanilla and baking spices with a rich, soft and concentrated palate, balanced acidity and innovative bourbon barrel ageing that blends Napa Valley craftsmanship with Southern bourbon tradition.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Golden straw with brilliant clarity and excellent viscosity, displaying the rich, concentrated character of this exceptional 2021 California Chardonnay aged in bourbon barrels.
Aroma
Flavours of pineapple, caramel, vanilla and baking spices define this innovative wine. The nose reveals the unique marriage of California winemaking craftsmanship with the Southern tradition of bourbon whiskey ageing, creating a sophisticated aromatic profile that showcases both fruit purity and oak influence.
Palate
Rich, soft and concentrated with balanced acidity that provides structure and freshness. The palate delivers pineapple, caramel, vanilla and baking spices in perfect harmony, reflecting the world's first Chardonnay wine aged in bourbon barrels. This innovative approach blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the Southern tradition of bourbon whiskey ageing, creating a wine of exceptional character and complexity.
Pairs With
This rich California Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roast chicken, grilled lobster with butter, creamy pasta carbonara, pork tenderloin with apple sauce, aged cheddar or Gruyère cheese, or caramelised scallops, with the wine's balanced acidity and bourbon barrel influence making it perfect for rich, flavourful dishes and sophisticated dining.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay is the world's first Chardonnay wine aged in bourbon barrels, blending California winemaking with Southern bourbon tradition.
