{"product_id":"jackson-family-wines-la-crema-nine-barrel-9bl-chardonnay-2019","title":"Jackson Family Wines La Crema Nine Barrel (9BL) Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Crown Jewel of the Russian River Valley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2019 Nine Barrel Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e stands as the pinnacle of La Crema’s winemaking. As the name suggests, this cuvée is an ultra-limited selection of just the nine finest barrels from the entire Russian River Valley estate. While the standard Russian River bottling is about \"region,\" and the Saralee's is about \"perfume,\" the Nine Barrel is about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"354\"\u003eintensity, longevity, and pure luxury.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage, characterized by a long, steady growing season and a bountiful harvest, allowed for the kind of fruit concentration required to stand up to the significant new oak program used for this flagship wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: A \"Best of the Best\" Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If other La Crema Chardonnays are \"lacy,\" the Nine Barrel is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003e\"brocade.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It is rich, heavy, and structurally powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Each year, the winemaking team tastes through hundreds of barrels from their top vineyard sites (often including Saralee’s and Kelli Ann). Only the nine barrels with the most \"profound depth and aging potential\" are chosen for this final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Style:\u003c\/b\u003e This wine is designed to compete with the Grand Crus of the world. It undergoes a rigorous fermentation and aging process, often using a higher percentage of new French oak than any other wine in their portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAt seven years old, the 2019 Nine Barrel has entered its \"peak elegance.\" The once-dominant oak has fully integrated, revealing a core of \"liquid gold\" fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eOpulent and Multi-Dimensional.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with powerful aromas of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003elemon curd, nectarine, and grilled pineapple\u003c\/b\u003e. As it breathes, sophisticated \"noble\" notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003etoffee, toasted hazelnuts, and crème brûlée\u003c\/b\u003e emerge, alongside a hint of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"239\"\u003ematchstick minerality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eFull-Bodied and Viscous.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is incredibly creamy and broad, with a weight that commands the palate. You'll find flavors of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eripe Bosc pear, lemon meringue pie, and ginger snap\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a \"backbone\" of acidity that keeps the richness from becoming cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEpic and Savory.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a persistent, warming trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003ebaking spices (nutmeg and clove), vanilla bean, and a smoky, roasted marshmallow character\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Selected from the best Russian River lots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003e100% Barrel Fermented with native yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eAged in high-quality French oak (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003etypically 50%–100% new\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.5% – 14.8%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e94–96 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Wine Advocate \/ Jeb Dunnuck historical ranges)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2034.\u003c\/b\u003e While the Sonoma Coast bottling is for early drinking, the Nine Barrel is built for a 15-year life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Black Tie\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eButter-Poached Lobster with Truffle Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s immense weight and buttery notes need a dish with equal decadence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eRoasted Pheasant or Guinea Fowl with a cream sauce\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine's acidity cuts through the cream while its oak echoes the roasted bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Indulgence:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e36-Month Aged Parmesan\u003c\/b\u003e; the salt crystals in the cheese create a spectacular contrast with the wine’s \"toffee and fruit\" core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, this is a \"meditation wine.\" To fully appreciate its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003ecomplexity and toffee-frosting\u003c\/b\u003e aromatics, serve it at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003e12–14°C\u003c\/b\u003e—significantly warmer than a standard white wine. Use your largest Burgundy glass and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"218\"\u003edecant for 30–45 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e. It is one of the few Chardonnays that truly benefits from air to \"unfold\" its many layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122483241334,"sku":"'49331000945","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/lca9barrel.png?v=1774190349","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/jackson-family-wines-la-crema-nine-barrel-9bl-chardonnay-2019","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}