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Country: USA
Region: California
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This full bodied chardonnay displays fine underlying acidity and a long finish, with hints of cardamom, anise and hazelnut which add interest to the fundamental lemon-mineral flavors. Of all Mount Eden’s estate-grown wines, their chardonnay is most in need of further bottle aging at time of release, requiring an additional two to four years to fully reveal its true character. Many vintages are still fresh and enjoyable after fifteen years; this wine is considered one of the longest-lived white wines produced in California.
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"Ultraripe, rich and opulent, yet maintains a sense of balance and proportion, with layers of honey, fig, melon and a hint of marshmallow, ending with a full-bodied aftertaste and a hint of minerality. Drink now through 2012. 1,568 cases made. –JL" -Rated 94, Wine Spectator
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"A brilliant Chardonnay from this historic producer high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2004 Chardonnay Estate offers a beautiful perfume of subtle pineapple, orange marmalade, buttered citrus, white currants, and wet rocks. In the mouth, it reveals stunning purity, crisp acidity, and a drinkability window of 7-10 years. It is very rich, but surprisingly light on its feet." -Rated 95, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Mount Eden’s estate Chardonnay typically starts out life as a tight, nervous wine. It’s marked by acidity and minerals, and you don’t want to drink it too cold. The ’04 is a lovely young wine, rich and dramatically complex, with layers of pineapples, Meyer lemons, limes, wet stone, creamy yeast and smoky oak, like an important Chablis. Brilliant now, it should develop additional bottle nuances over the next six years. — S.H. (7/1/2008)" -Rated 93, Wine Enthusiast
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" Light gold. Smoky pear and baked apple aromas are underscored by subtle minerals and baking spices, with a suave anise quality adding complexity. Open-knit pit fruit and melon flavors coat the palate and turn a touch warm on the finish. Picks up a subtle tanginess on the finish, leaving suave wet stone and succulent herb flavors behind. This wine has an admirable track record for aging, but this bottle suggests that it might be prudent to drink this 2004 on the young side." -Rated 90, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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