Leo Hillinger Terroir Pinot Blanc 2017 (750ml) MâconnaisSEE Medium straw yellow. SMELL Aromas of banana, cardamom, hazelnut, and hint of brioche. SIP Notes of stone fruit up front that gives way to a long, mineral driven finish. Round and supple with balanced acidity that gives it more freshness than you expect from the aromas. SAVOR Enjoy with light pasta dishes, white fish espagnole, or semi soft cheeses. SERVE 50 55F
This is dominated by the barrel aging
Time in the glass brings forth rose petal potpourri
100 vines/hectareSoil: Slopes of stony
but it was essentially the final wine I tasted as it was just about to be bottled
The prestigious Langton’s Classification of Australian wine includes Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay in the top “Exceptional” category and amongst the iconic “Heritage five” celebrating Australia’s most exceptional
It should be considered one of the world's great aromatized wines
There is nascent energy and tension spilling out from the glass
Juicy and fine-grained on the palate
Editors’Choice
the Chablis vineyards are alongside a small river aptly named the "Serein" (meaning Serene)
This is due to the low ambient temperature during winter
with good acidity and pungent flavors
