2013 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard
Community Tasting Note
Deux Chevaux wrote:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - Medium golden. A significant hit of savory oak was a bit disconcerting at first; then we just accepted it. Bright, balanced, with almost bracing acidity. Minerals and earth. This was dramatic from the start, and only gained over four nights. Wow.
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Comment posted by kenhoeve:
2/19/2016 8:45:00 PM - Glad I went long! Bracing acidity is a good thing in my book. Sounds like an ager, thanks for the note!
Comment posted by Deux Chevaux:
2/20/2016 10:51:00 AM - We appreciate balance, with a good hit of acidity. But note, I said "almost" bracing. It definitely has a lovely acid aspect -- but for truly "bracing," we love vin jaune ....