The 2009 Chardonnay Collezione De Marchi is quite exuberant in this vintage. It is an explosive, creamy wine bursting at the seams with passion fruit, mango and a host of other tropical fruits, with additional complexity from the French oak. This is a big vintage for the estate's Chardonnay. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017.
Various American importers, including: Petit Pois, Merion, PA; tel. (856) 608-9644; Carolina Wine Company, Norwood, MA; tel. (781) 278-2000; Giuliana Imports, Boulder, CO; tel. (303) 449-5477; The Country Vintner, Louisa, VA; tel. (804) 784-2886; Grape Expectation Inc., Richmond, CA; tel. (510) 412-5969; Bommarito Wines, Saint Louis, MO; tel. (314) 961-8996; Connoisseur Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 561-8705