2015 Chardonnay Mays Canyon
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The 2015 Chardonnay Mays Canyon offers slightly more depth and richness than the 2016. Pineapple, honeysuckle, white flowers, and obvious minerality give way to a medium-bodied, pure, impressively layered and textured Chardonnay that’s going to continue drinking nicely through 2025. This is another estate making a distinctly vibrant, fresh style of wine that’s going to appeal to the Burgundy lovers out there. It’s an incredibly educational tasting going through all these different single vineyards from Ted Lemon and these are interesting, singular wines. As a whole, the 2015s shows slightly more oomph compared to the 2016s, yet both vintages have vibrant acidity and balanced profiles. As expected, quantities are slightly up in 2016.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2015 Chardonnay Mays Canyon is a deep, powerful wine. Vertical in its feel, but with great mid-palate richness, the 2015 has it all. The flavors are not at all developed. What comes through is a Chardonnay built on power and structure, with bright acids and exceptional overall balance.
The 2015 Chardonnay Mays Canyon is a deep, powerful wine. Vertical in its feel, but with great mid-palate richness, the 2015 has it all. The flavors are not at all developed here. What comes through is a Chardonnay built on power and structure, with bright acids and exceptional balance.
About the producer
Littorai stands as one of California’s most quietly influential estates, defined by organic and biodynamic farming, site transparency, and a restrained, Burgundian sensibility.