Suckling 99 – best Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay ever:
This wine is truly excellent, showing a mineral-edged nose with pure energy and tension. Aromas of struck match, citrus blossoms, crushed stones and salted nuts.
The palate is taut, with no hard edges and driving acidity that keeps you salivating for minutes. Closing in on perfection. Drink or hold.
The winery says:
Vibrant pale-straw color. Chiseled acidity focuses the palate with flavors of lemon ice ranging to dried mango and hazelnut. The texture is an intriguing paradox of precision and charm, reflecting the characters of the 2023 vintage.
Just sheer brilliance from Aubert de Villaine (of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti fame) and Larry Hyde.
