Tasting Notes: This is one of the greatest Chardonnay we have ever offered at this price point. Quite simply this Chardonnay is absolutely spectacular at any price. It has the weight and richness that you look for, it has the length and complexity, it has the perfect balanced interplay of wood and fruit and the wines fruit component exemplifies great Chardonnay. This could easily pass for a fifty dollar plus Chardonnay, a great white Burgundy or the finest from California. Chateau de Pellehaut dates back to the 18th century and is situated at the highest point in the district of Montreal du Gers. Pellehaut, from the roman pila haut (high point), is owned by the Béraut family. One son, Martin, is the vineyard manager, commonly found between the vines. The other, Mathieu, is the winemaker. Mathieu studied under Yves Grassa at nearby Château de Tariquet, as well as at Château Beycheville in Bordeaux and, during one harvest in the nineties, was Jim Clendenon's right-hand man at Au Bon Climat in Southern California. This is not only a great deal for the price but it is a great wine period. This is the essence of a QPR find.