Winemaker Paul Durdilly’s high-altitude vineyards in Bois d’Oignt benefit from a high concentration of limestone, just like in Burgundy proper. There’s only one way to truly tell that this stunningly fresh, elegant Chardonnay doesn’t come from Burgundy: its price.
Al Shikoh
bright, mineral, 13% ABV
bright, mineral, 13% ABV
9.0J Levenson
"Aged only in steel, it is tangy and vibrant on the palate with citrusy acidity complemented by a slight creaminess. At $19 you might expect it to disappear on the mid-palate, but in fact it's got some genuine impact and an aromatic lingering finish." - Ian Cauble from SommSelect
"Aged only in steel, it is tangy and vibrant on the palate with citrusy acidity complemented by a slight creaminess. At $19 you might expect it to disappear on the mid-palate, but in fact it's got some genuine impact and an aromatic lingering finish." - Ian Cauble from SommSelect
9.1Stuart Scheff
Overrun with minerals. Can a wine have too much earth?
Overrun with minerals. Can a wine have too much earth?
8.7Location
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