RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY
The Russian River Valley climate is defined by its proximity to the ocean and is bordered by the Russian River and the Mayacamas mountains. Coastal breezes bring cooling fog through the Petaluma wind gap in the morning and evening, balancing the afternoon heat enjoyed in this appellation. This temperature differential creates excellent conditions for our Chardonnays as the fruit is afforded a long growing season, allowing time for optimum fruit maturity.
The Purrington Rued Vineyard, UV/ Ulises Valdez Vineyard and Dutton Ranch Sebastopol Vineyards are the fruit sources for our vineyard designated Chardonnays and our True Course and Absolutely Eloise Chardonnays. The fruit from each of these vineyards comes from very old vines which lends the complexity and intense fruit flavors which are key to the composition of these memorable Chardonnay wines.
Critical Acclaim
Chateau Boswell True Course Chardonnay 2022; “ It pours a bright yellow hue and opens in the glass to layered notes of lemon custard, delicate smokey perfume, white flowers and poached pear. Full-bodied, it’s mouth watering from the start with notes of salted lemon candies. This is a fully dry style and has a lot of great chiseled detail, with a fantastic weightless feel and a long finish. It is fresh all the way through with a beautiful feel, and it is luxurious without having any flabbiness. This is going to have some real aging potential. Drink 2024-2036.” 98 points, Audrey Frick; Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell True Course Chardonnay 2017; “The flagship Chardonnay is the 2017 Chardonnay True Course, and it's close to one-third each of Rued, Ritchie, and Sebastopol vineyards that spent 16 months in 70% new French oak. A rich, Meursault like notes of caramelized orchard and citrus fruits, toasted hazelnut, brioche, and honeycomb gives way to a beautifully textured, full-bodied, powerful Chardonnay that has terrific purity and elegance, as well as length. It's a thrilling Chardonnay that continues to open up and gain freshness with time in the glass, and it should continue drinking beautifully for upwards of a decade.” 98 points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Absolutely Eloise Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018 “Another winner, more Montrachet-like notes of orchard fruits, toasted nuts, and flowers emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Absolutely Eloise. It too is rich and powerful, with integrated oak, yet it stays lively and elegant, with incredible length.” 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Dutton Ranch Russian River valley Chardonnay 2022 “A medium yellow color, the 2022 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Sebastopol Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1980 by Warren Dutton and was aged for 14 months in 40% new and 60% used French oak. Offering notes of preserved lemon, pineapple rind, and a touch of toast, it’s full-bodied, with a rounded and delicately creamy texture. It’s long on the palate, with a clean, fresh, pithy texture and a mouthwatering finish. These are fantastic Chardonnays from Chateau Boswell, and each one has its own personality. Drink 2024-2034. 96 points Audrey Frick; Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Dutton Ranch Sebastopol Vineyard Chardonnay 2018: “Honeyed pineapple, orange blossom, exotic flowers, and buttered nut notes all emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Sebastopol Vineyard. Another deep, rich, layered white from this team that’s just hard to resist, this is one of the more fleshy, full-bodied, and opulent wines in the lineup.” 98 points Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Boswell Purrington Rued Vineyard Chardonnay 2018: “Tangerines, spice box, toasted nuts, and some white flower notes all emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard, which is medium to full- bodied, beautifully textured, and elegant on the palate. As with all of these Chardonnays, it has beautiful richness yet stays pure and precise, with great acidity as well as a clean finish.” 96 points Jeb Dunnuck
