This wine
is made using 100% Chardonnay grapes, maturation taking place in 100% French
oak for 13 months (26% new oak) which 10 months spent sur lie, a light fining
was done before bottling but unfiltered, finally alcohol comes in at 14.5%.
This
Chardonnay opened up with an elegant bouquet of pears, mandarin, lemon custard,
toasted hazelnut and light vanilla notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied,
smooth entry with flavours of citrus, pears, vanilla and spices with refreshing
acidity. This wine finish is long, slightly creamy with luscious fruit
character, light spices and refreshing. Definitely my style of Chardonnay, a
wine with lots of finesse and elegance where the oak treatment is carefully
restrained leaving the quality of the fruit to shine. Gorgeous wine, strongly
recommended, score 91 points.
Purchased
November 24, 2012 LCBO Vintages new release (210039) at $34.95
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