2015 Chardonnay Clare
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The 2015 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Clare is sensational. What a wine. Rich, ample and vibrant, the 2015 soars from the glass with striking aromatic intensity and vertical lift. Lemon confit, tangerine oil, chalk, mint and white pepper add tons of brightness. At ten years of age, the 2015 is in great shape and surprisingly fresh. What a revelation.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Clare Chardonnay is sourced from the Hyde Vineyard on the Napa Valley side of Carneros, planted to Old Wente clone vines that are now 22 years old. The 2015 Chardonnay Clare is a doppelganger for a great Meursault, featuring gloriously seductive pink grapefruit, lemon meringue pie and mandarin peel scents with hints of lime blossoms, fresh ginger, struck match and toasted almonds. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense, with layer upon layer of electrically charged citrus and floral notes, framed by lively acid and a silken texture, finishing very long and very minerally. Wow!!
The Clare Chardonnay is sourced from the Hyde Vineyard on the Napa Valley side of Carneros, planted to Old Wente clone vines that are now 22 years old. The 2015 Chardonnay Clare is a doppelganger for a great Meursault, featuring gloriously seductive pink grapefruit, lemon meringue pie and mandarin peel scents with hints of lime blossoms, fresh ginger, struck match and toasted almonds. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense, with layer upon layer of electrically charged citrus and floral notes, framed by lively acid and a silken texture, finishing very long and very minerally. Wow!! Jun 2018, www.robertparker.com