RAEN stands at the peak of California cool-climate winemaking, founded by Carlo and Dante Mondavi—grandsons of legendary Napa pioneer Robert Mondavi. Steering clear of traditional Cabernet, the brothers dedicated RAEN to crafting site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy. Through fanatical organic farming, small-batch native fermentations, and zero chemical additions, RAEN captures the raw, energetic elegance of Sonoma’s most extreme coastal vineyards.

Named in tribute to their inspirational grandmother Marjorie, this rare single Chardonnay cuvée channels top Chablis Premier Cru with its razor-sharp purity and chalky precision. In the glass, it erupts with lemon curd, white jasmine, and wet-stone salinity before gliding across a chiseled, mouthwatering acid spine. Wild-yeast fermented in neutral oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it finishes long, bright, and laden with crushed-flint minerality.

Critical Acclaim:

97 Points, James Suckling:
"Very complex, showing enticing aromas of nougat, dried apples and flint at first, turning to floral notes of lilacs and honeysuckle with a hint of smoke. Medium-bodied with some oily texture, it has a creamy yet refined palate and a steely mineral aftertaste. Vibrant and featherlight yet concentrated. So excellent to drink now."  (Feb 2026)

94 Points, Vinous Media:
"The 2024 Chardonnay Lady Marjorie is elegant, delicate and wonderfully nuanced. Lemon oil, crushed rocks, mint, slate and sage are finely delineated in a transparent, crystalline Chardonnay that is so impressive. The Lady Marjorie is a blend of sites in the Sonoma Coast. It's such a pure, nuanced Chardonnay." – Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)

Why You'll Love It

• High-altitude coastal Chardonnay emphasizing tension, minerality, and electric natural acidity over oak.
• Native yeast fermentation and lees contact lend a silken texture without heavy wood weight.
• Expresses lemon curd, green apple, white flowers, and crushed sea-shell minerality.

How To Serve It

• Serve chilled between 48°F and 52°F (avoid over-chilling to allow texture to shine).
• No decanting needed; best served directly from the bottle.
• Pour into Burgundy stems to appreciate its broad, high-toned aromatics.
• Pair with pan-seared sea scallops, halibut in lemon-butter sauce, or herb-roasted chicken.