Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay
2016
750ml
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Wine Type:
White
Varietal:
100%
Chardonnay
Region, Subregion, Country:
Carneros, USA
Alcohol Level:
14%
Description:
High-toned aromas of mandarin blossom and lemongrass frame a core of zested meyer lemon and Freestone peach. This wine shows focus and precision, yet surprisingly balanced opulence. Crushed seashell minerality flirts across the palate and accentuates the fresh-picked pear and Braeburn apple flavors. Finishing with warming clove and a hint of gunpowder and flint, this wine impresses from start to finish. Its balanced structure promises enjoyment in its youth but also decades of ageability.
Winery:
Hyde de Villaine
HdV is a venture between the Hyde Family of Napa Valley and the de Villaine Family from Domaine de la Romanee Conti of Burgundy. The families, related by marriage, share long histories in French and Californian winemaking. In HdV, we have brought together our knowledge and experience for the purpose of creating single vineyard wines from the slopes of Hyde Vineyards.
Style:
Crisp & Fruity
Dominant Flavour:
Stone Fruit
Mineral
Citrus
Critics Score:
93
James Suckling
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