Gaja; AngeloChardonnay Gaia & Rey

1994 Chardonnay Gaia & Rey

Gaja; Angelo

87Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

White

Gaja's boldly-oaked, buttery 1994 Chardonnay may veer off course in terms of possessing too much wood, but there is plenty of body and richness in this lusty wine. This soft, well-crafted wine is ideal for drinking over the next several years. Aug 1997, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 87/100

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Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 87/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 87/100