Grand Cru Wine Merchants

The 2008 Chardonnay has an alluring bouquet of toasty oak, baking spices, mineral, and tropical notes. This leads to a creamy textured, round, spicy Chardonnay with tons of flavor, excellent concentration, impeccable balance, and a length, pure finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Luca is the personal project of Laura Catena, M.D., daughter of Argentina pioneer Nicolas Catena. The Chardonnay, since its inception, has always over-delivered, offering competition to the likes of Kistler, Peter Michael, and Aubert at less than half the price. 93pts WA (JM)

Bright yellow with straw and green highlights. Musky, leesy aromas of pear, peach and minerals. Broad, layered and peachy, with noteworthy depth of flavor and a restrained sweetness. Best today on the ripe, long, smooth finish. Very satisfying chardonnay. -91pts IWC (JR)