2009 キスラー シャルドネ キュヴェ・キャスリーン ソノマ・バレー

2009 キスラー シャルドネ キュヴェ・キャスリーン ソノマ・バレー

2009 Kistler Chardonnay Cuvée Cathleen Sonoma Valley

Wine Advocate #199Feb 2012     Antonio Galloni     95     Drink: 2012 - 2019
The 2009 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Cathleen, from Wente clones, saturates the palate with honey, yellow flowers, marzipan, tangerine and apricots. It possesses stunning depth and intensity, along with persistent saline notes that add lift on the creamy, expansive finish. The Cuvee Cathleen is considerably richer than the straight Kistler Vineyard. Both are striking; which one readers ultimately prefer is strictly personal preference. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.

Wine Advocate #193Feb 2011     Robert Parker     (98-100)     Drink: 2011 - 2019    
The spectacular 2009 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard rivals the 2009 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Cathleen (a selection of the best barrels). Both of these 2009s reveal abundant aromas of buttered citrus, crushed rock, brioche, honeysuckle, orange rind and citrus oil. They are full-bodied with zesty acidity and purity and the oak is pushed well to the background. As for the drinking curve on the 2009 Chardonnays, because of their perfumed styles, I suspect they will be delicious when released in a year and evolve for 5-8 years.