Éric Chevalier - Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Montagne-Saint-Émilion

Éric Chevalier - Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Montagne-Saint-ÉmilionThe Pays Nantais, land of Muscadet, may not be known for Chardonnay, but ric Chevalier has earned a reputation for the fresh, clean rendition of the grape he crafts at his family estate. Since taking the reins from his father a decade ago, ric has ambitiously implemented new ideas in order to improve the domaines wines: gradually eliminating the use of herbicide, plowing the soils, and enacting other sustainable practices for an eventual conversion to

Juicy cherry notes grace the palate and combine seamlessly with anise and hibiscus

These sensations also carry through to the palate where ripe

energetic in Monterey County

Decant now if pulling a cork

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2010 concludes a superb trilogy of vintages that started with 2008 and is reminiscent of 1988-1989-1990

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Superb with grilled red meat and grilled vegetable (Argentinean Asado)

The wine is aged in barrels (50% in new

Wonderfully fresh from the first tilt of the glass

On the palate the wine surprisingly medium bodied with a slightly waxy mouth feel

Soaring aromas of apricot marmalade