The 2021 Foxen Chardonnay Block UU Bien Nacido is a white wine produced by Foxen Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley sub-appellation of the Central Coast region in California, USA. This Chardonnay, sealed with a cork closure and having an alcohol content of 13.4%, has garnered significant praise from several professional reviewers.

Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com awarded this wine a score of 91. He described it by saying, “Leading off the Chardonnay, the 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block UU offers a Chablis-like sense of minerality as well as beautiful aromatics of salted citrus, orange blossom, and white flowers. This medium-bodied, vibrant, focused Chardonnay is going to age gracefully for over a decade.”

Vinous provided an even higher score of 95, highlighting its robust profile. According to the reviewer, “The 2021 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block UU has a ton of density and power. Racy and deep, the 2021 packs a serious punch. This mineral, savory Chardonnay has so much to offer, but it also needs time to come together. Citrus, orchard fruit and savory notes abound in this very serious Chardonnay from Foxen.”

Wine Enthusiast, with Matt Kettmann as the reviewer, gave it a score of 93. The review pointed out the inviting nature of the wine’s aroma and its balanced palate. Kettmann noted, “A plump nose of yellow peach, pineapple fluff and sea salt is very inviting on the nose of this block-designated Chardonnay. There's a fantastic sizzle of acidity simmering on the palate, where lemon zest, crushed rocks and savory salts make for a great expression.”

In summary, the 2021 Foxen Chardonnay Block UU Bien Nacido is a well-regarded wine with a strong mineral backbone and complex flavors of citrus, orchard fruits, and savory notes. It shows a great balance of acidity and minerality, making it a wine that can be enjoyed now but also has the potential for graceful aging.