Hyde de Villaine - Chardonnay Carneros 2023 (750ml) Germany

Hyde de Villaine - Chardonnay Carneros 2023 (750ml) GermanyVINTAGE NOTES After three of the most challenging seasons in recent years, with consecutive extreme drought conditions and heat events, 2023 came as a redemption year. The year started with a wet and cold Winter. Spring and early Summer remained cool and overcast, with only a handful of warmer days. Consequently, Harvest was delayed by almost 6 weeks compared to a 10 year average. The waiting was nerve racking, as early rains and cool Falls are not

Alice Tétienne

Followed by 9 months in

Classic aromas of red berries

Year vineyard planted: 1979

great harmonious structure

and restoring Inglenook's illustrious heritage with the help of renownedwine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt and Managing Director and Winemaker Philippe Bascaules

This is smoother and more harmonious than the Dow this issue

95 points Jeb DunnuckChâteau Beychevelle covers a full 73

It is being aged in French oak barrels

Vibrant aromas of lemon

turkey and Asian entrees

D92DecanterThis has softened and deepened over the 18 months of ageing yet still has a touch of austerity and will take a few years to settle down