St Jean Robert Young Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, USA

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There are approximately 1000 cases of Reserve Robert Young Chardonnay. In the past, this wine has only been available in magnum format, but that will change starting with the 1995 vintage. The three vintages I tasted at the winery in August included a ripe, lemony, citrusy, young and unevolved, medium to full-bodied 1994, a backward, crisp, pure, attractive, full-bodied 1993, and a spicy, honeysuckle-scented, rich, creamy-textured, full-bodied, spicy 1992. These wines should all drink well for 2-4 years, but I do not expect a great deal of bottle bouquet or development.The Chardonnay offerings are led by Chateau St. Jean's flagship wine, the single vineyard Robert Young Chardonnay. The percentage of new oak casks is being increased to approximately 50%, and the utilization of new Chardonnay clones, such as Burgundy's well-known Dijon clone, will result in wines possessing more fruit extract. Since 1990 there have been two cuvees of Robert Young Chardonnay. Those barrels with extra ripeness and intensity are set aside for a reserve cuvee, and the others are blended together for the regular bottling.Tel. (707) 833-4134; Fax (707) 833-4200