Daron Watson
loads of citrus oils, baked apple, peach purée & grilled pineapple starts rich & creamy then gets a fresh lift and spike a acidity
loads of citrus oils, baked apple, peach purée & grilled pineapple starts rich & creamy then gets a fresh lift and spike a acidity
9.5Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 2018 ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay is a downright stunning new Chardonnay from this storied estate and superstar winemaker Thomas Sarve. The smoky and flinty tones really arouse the senses, as lighter poached pear and vanilla cream aromatics round out this expressive bouquet. The palate has a silky mouthfeel with massive length and intensity. This would pass for a top notch Corton Charlemagne as the vibrant minerality, light salinity and earthy undertones complete this exceptional new bottling. Fully expansive and a delight to savor right now, the 2018 Lingua Franca ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay will have an exceedingly long life ahead of it. Try to resist this beautiful wine for another two years — if possible! Drink 2022-2040- 95
The 2018 ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay is a downright stunning new Chardonnay from this storied estate and superstar winemaker Thomas Sarve. The smoky and flinty tones really arouse the senses, as lighter poached pear and vanilla cream aromatics round out this expressive bouquet. The palate has a silky mouthfeel with massive length and intensity. This would pass for a top notch Corton Charlemagne as the vibrant minerality, light salinity and earthy undertones complete this exceptional new bottling. Fully expansive and a delight to savor right now, the 2018 Lingua Franca ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay will have an exceedingly long life ahead of it. Try to resist this beautiful wine for another two years — if possible! Drink 2022-2040- 95
9.5Manav Shah
Excellent balance of oak and citrus. Drinking very well right now!
Excellent balance of oak and citrus. Drinking very well right now!
9.4romo
Reductive on pop, oaky on pour. Still in balance.
Reductive on pop, oaky on pour. Still in balance.
9.2Jake Perez
So. Damn. Good! Rich, but has laserlike acidity and minerality. Well done to the whole team, this deserves all the ratings and accolades it received. Has whiffs of Burgundy but you can definitely taste the new world touch. Simply stunning.
So. Damn. Good! Rich, but has laserlike acidity and minerality. Well done to the whole team, this deserves all the ratings and accolades it received. Has whiffs of Burgundy but you can definitely taste the new world touch. Simply stunning.
9.4Byron Hewett
Good. This will better in another couple of years. Needs to integrate a bit more.
Good. This will better in another couple of years. Needs to integrate a bit more.
9.1Jocelyn Yard
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