2008 Chardonnay Cuvee Frissonniere

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Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Drink 2011-2018, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Feb 2011

The 2008 Chardonnay Cuvee Bois reveals a cooler, more taut personality. The tension between the fruit and the wine's structural components conveys an impression of vitality. Varietal fruit, French oak, minerals and dried flowers are woven together in a tapestry of inimitable class. Sweet, spiced notes from the oak linger on a finish that turns explosive and saline as the wine grows in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2016, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2009

The 2008 Chardonnay Vigne Frissonnière is very beautiful in the way expressive varietal notes are framed by a persistent underlying minerality. This Chablis-like white offers outstanding overall balance and plenty of style. The finish is long, refined and simply impeccable.

92 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2009-2016, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Oct 2009

The 2008 Chardonnay Vigne Frissonniere is very beautiful in the way expressive varietal notes are framed by a persistent underlying minerality. This Chablis-like white offers outstanding overall balance and plenty of style. The finish is long, refined and simply impeccable. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. From top to bottom this is a superb set of wines from Les Cretes that form essential drinking for readers who want to learn more about the wines of Valle d’Aosta. Importer: Domaine Select, New York, NY; tel. (212) 279-0799

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Les Cretes
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Chardonnay

Colour

White

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Dry

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