In Reply to: Best chardonnay to buy today, and put away for a few years. posted by tntom on March 01, 2004 at 04:57:11:
If you looking at California, most Chards don't age particularly well, but there are a few exceptions. Look at Stony Hill, Long Vineyards, and Chalone. The first two are probably the best agers, particularly Stony Hill. I would say you're safe up to 10 years with the SH, 7-8 years with Long, and 3-5 years with Chalone. Approximate retail prices are SH $42, Long $38, and Chalone $30. All this being said the best bet for Chards that age is always white Burgundy. Look at producers such as Marc Colin and Paul Pernot.
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