Mount Eden Vineyard, Chardonnay 2020 Rivesaltes Ambre fragrant and lemony and yet

fragrant and lemony and yet there is an attractive steeliness suggesting a backbone

The vineyards' proximity to the Atlantic influences the local climate and leaves the wine with a slightly savoury salinity and pithiness to the finish

We have just a handful of bottles remaining

The Coquerie is from a new plot of schist and quartz

Ripe aromas of vibrant cherries

Mount Eden Vineyard, Chardonnay 2020 Rivesaltes Ambre fragrant and lemony and yetThe 2020 Chardonnay is a very beautiful wine in a hugely challenging year. The ripe flavor profile is a reminder of the intense heat during the growing season. Even so, the 2020 remains medium in body, with slightly phenolic contours. Lemon confit, tangerine oil, hazelnut, spice and tropical accents open with coaxing. The balance here is not perfect, but that was not possible. Instead, I am super impressed with the way this wine overachieves the