2023 Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Louis Roederer and Malvasia

and Malvasia

though it’s delicate and very refined

Really delicious and flavorful now with a solid balance of phenolic structure

Demure but distinctive

The nose presents notes of red fruits

2023 Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Louis Roederer and MalvasiaThe Estate Chardonnay is a barrel selection from across the Platt vineyard and shows the fresher side of the two inaugural Chardonnays. It opens with a hint of reduction that quickly gives way to vibrant aromas of citrus peel, lemon verbena, ripe starfruit, and soft white flowers. Fermented and aged on its lees in 35% new French oak, with just enough stirring to lend a subtle, silky texture, it stays bright, focused, and mineral driven. Decanter