2013 Chardonnay Hyde de Villaine
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A mild, dry summer. Harvest in mid August. Vegy nose. Mild and impressive vitality for its age. Really refreshing wine. Lots of texture and still grip. So distinctive! (JR)
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Chardonnay is lively and gregarious with elderflower, quince and white peach aromas accented by lime peel, slate and oyster shell. The palate explodes with pure, mineral-laced fruits, tangy and fresh with a very long, layered finish. This is so pure, vivacious and lovely!
Linear and tight with mineral, lime and green-apple character on the nose and palate. Medium to full body. Compressed and focused. Flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
The 2013 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is just approaching its plateau of maturity. Rich and exotic, with incredible textural intensity, the 2013 offers up an exotic mix of tangerine oil, butter, apricot, tropical fruit and a kiss of French oak, all of which are amplified in this dramatic, full-bodied Chardonnay. In a word: stunning.