Lot 451 | 2023 Oak Knoll Chardonnay 750ml

Lot 451
2023 Oak Knoll Chardonnay

750ml

$50+/bottle under the original label

There’s no other way to put this: we’ve sourced one of the country’s finest single-vineyard Chardonnays, from an internationally acclaimed producer in Napa Valley’s famed Oak Knoll AVA. It's only thanks to our deep sourcing relationships that we had the opportunity to get at this juice – it simply isn’t found on the open market, and the average wine shopper can’t get their hands on it without a wine club membership.

Golden on the pour, the nose is richly scented with classic apples and pears wrapped around a lemon rind core, kissed by butter and baking spice. On the palate, expertly weighted texture showcases medium acidity and beautiful structure, allowing the fruit to shine with perfectly integrated barrel spice components. The finish is delicately presented and persists with incredible length, with clean minerality dispersing florals and citrus before settling into a classic California umami of butter, brioche, and toast.


14.5% alc

Overall rating: 4.8285713 / 5 from 35 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Lot 451 | 2023 Oak Knoll Chardonnay is a single-vineyard estate wine from Napa Valley, known for its smooth finish and rich, buttery flavor. It is sustainably sourced and has a balanced acidity with a long, mineral-infused finish.

Summary topics

  • Finish: 18%
  • Flavor Profile: 21%

Review topics: [flavor, price, price point, chardonnay, chard, finish, wine, oak, drinking, nose, acidity, oak knoll].

Review highlights

  • "I liked the smooth butter finish." — Dorothy B.
  • "Classic buttery chard!" — Doug H.
  • "Classic buttery chard, ordering my second case!" — Doug H.

Reviews

Delicious, balanced, full bodied-one of our faves!

"I am so sad there is no more stock of 451! Every time we open a bottle - we're reminded of how much we love it and de negoce! This is a full bodied chardonnay that still pairs so well with food. We have come to the end of our 4+ case supply and our salmon dinners won't be the same w/o it. :("

— Lisa K. (5/5)

Nice Chardonnay

"Nice bottle of Chardonnay at an unbelievable price point. I've tried other Oak Knoll chards that's priced higher and felt that this is just as good or even better IMO. It has a nice pleasant nose of manuka honey with some charred nuts infusion. The entry and finish is good. Very balanced and right amount of acidity that pairs well with the charcuterie board that I'm having."

— Wilson T. (4/5)

Crisp, easy drinking with touch of butter

"This is a perfect weekday Chardonnay. I’m a fan of buttery Chardonnay’s and that what I got with this wine. It’s perfectly priced as a daily drinking bottle, easy on the palette and easy on the wallet. This is not a big, heavy white but has plenty of body."

— Carolyn S. (5/5)

Amazingly Smooth

"This Chardonnay is sensibly priced and unmatched flavor. I usually like more full bodied chard’s but love this lighter crispy wine!"

— Karen B. (5/5)

Lot 451 Chard

"Excellent Choice ! One of my (2) favorite Chards . . . other being the Russian River Valley"

— Larry C. (5/5)

JUST YUMMY!

"Crisp & refreshing. Another delightful chardonnay sourced by de Negoce"

— Denise S. (5/5)

23 Oak Knoll Chard

"Very good Chard and close to the description. Not a 90+, but extremely well rounded with a great finish."

— Robert W. (4/5)

2023 OAK KNOLL CHARD

"My wife is the Chard drinker. She loved it. Oaky w/ butter on the finish."

— David M. (4/5)

Yummy chard.

"I have ordered this tune and time again. It’s a buttery , elegant smoothie crisp Chardonnay that has become my “ go- to”"

— Elizabeth F. (5/5)

Great!

"Absolutely delicious."

— Kathleen M. (5/5)

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