Kongsgaard • Napa Valley, California
Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sour…Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sourced from low‑yielding, rocky vineyards (notably the family’s Stonecrest “Judge” site and top Carneros growers) and craft…Learn More »
$200
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
96
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Deeply expressive from the first swirl, Kongsgaard Chardonnay 2023 rolls across the palate with sun‑ripened citrus, warm apple tart and a gentle glaze of honey, all wrapped in a silken, expansive texture. Despite its power and concentration, the wine stays graceful and composed, glowing with cool floral tones and a long, poised finish that shows why this vintage is already being hailed as exceptional.
Lobster poached in butter, Roast chicken with morel cream sauce, Seared scallops with corn and tarragon
Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sourced from low‑yielding, rocky vineyards (notably the family’s Stonecrest “Judge” site and top Carneros growers) and crafted with long, oxidative barrel aging and minimal intervention. Intensely concentrated and ageworthy, it typically shows layers of ripe stone and tropical fruits, citrus, honeyed and nutty notes, and a distinctive mineral/salty edge wrapped in luxurious texture and vibrant acidity, making it one of California’…