After Valerie Bday Party, watching Bottle Shock, sipping Chardonnays 2009/02/15

2005 Clos du Chateu de Puligny-Montrachet, Borgogne Blanc. $30. ***

mineral, citrus, lime, complex but somewhat thin - so - ws

2006 Chateau Montelena Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley. $42. ****½

honeysuckle, pineapple, toasty, nut finish - so - ws

2006 Domaine Maroslavac-Leger "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien", Saint-Aubin Premier Cru. $30. ****½

honey, thyme, meyer lemon, lime, fruity new world style with some mineral, balanced - so - ws

2007 Le G de Chateau Guiraud, Bordeaux Blanc. $n/a. ***½

Not a chardonnay but an interesting variation. Guava, celery, apricot, acidic, nectarine, fruity, lacking depth. Made by Sauternes maker. This one is dry. Also sipped 2004 Freemark Abbey Bosche and two versions of NV Overture, no notes. The Freemark Abbey is not as long as the same one tasted right in winery. Both Overtures are excellent, almost identical. - so - ws