2018 Paul Lato Chardonnay Belle de Jour Duvarita Vineyard

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Score 95/100 · Drink 2020-2028, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Oct 2020

The 2018 Chardonnay Belle de Jour Duvarita Vineyard, from biodynamically farmed grapes, is reminiscent of a grand cru Chablis, opening with tones of crushed shell and saline with aromas of lemon pith, hazelnuts and white blossoms. The palate is precise and pure with savory undertones and a long, lifted finish. 95 cases were made.

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94
94/100

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92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

95
95/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2020

The 2018 Chardonnay Belle de Jour Duvarita Vineyard is bright, pointed and precise, but it is also a bit austere at this stage. It will be interesting to see if the 2018 gains a bit more fruit expression with time. In this tasting, it is uncharacteristically unyielding.

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Paul Lato
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