Lingua Franca, Sisters Chardonnay

Lingua Franca, Sisters ChardonnaySmoky crushed rocks and nuances of curry leaf give way to nectarine and a hint of spice as the 2022 Chardonnay Sisters blossoms in the glass. Distinctly savory, it offers soft textures and ginger infused orchard fruit that take on a salty sensation toward the close. Intense citrus leaves a tart chewiness and mouthwatering quality as crunchy mineral tones linger.

supple and mouth coating medium-bodied flavors where the firm supporting tannins display relatively little rusticity on the sappy and delicious finish

red currant and various red berries

they used less new oak barrels

both white and black

43 ha parcel in Rugiens-Hauts)

The tannins are ultra fine here

It’s a no-brainer purchase to enjoy over the coming 2-3 years or even longer

it possesses that extra dimension

class and impressively persistent finish

En Charlemagne and Le Charlemagne)

How thrilling it is to taste these new releases from Stella di Campalto

the 96s had recently been assembled in large stainless steel tanks