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Exclusively the produce of the own-rooted "I" and "L" blocks planted in 1973, the 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a beautiful representation of this storied vineyard. The nose is a pleasing combination of ripe, polished orchard fruit aromas lifted by floating, tangy citrus rind and dried white flower touches. On the palate, it is again round and supple, showing the gentle ripeness of the vintage while maintaining a clean, clear focus through the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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More pure stone fruits, golden apple, spicy wood, and brioche notes emerge from the 2022 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Estate, another 2022 that's ripe, upfront, and fleshy, with a soft yet balanced and delicious style. It picks up some classic Bien Nacido marine-like nuances with time in the glass, and it's perfect for drinking over the coming 4-6 years.
The 2022 Chardonnay Estate Bien Nacido Vineyard is creamy, open-knit and expansive. Light tropical accents lead into a core of apricot, tangerine peel, spice, yellow flowers and chamomile. Soft contours wrap it all together. The 2022 spent twelve months in French oak (40% new), followed by four months in tank.