2019 Domaine Vicomte de NoüeᚐMarinič Chardonnay Groblja Vedrignano II Cru

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  7/29/2022 - ozonelayer Likes this wine: 93 Points

  100% Chardonnay. East-facing terraced vineyard of 1,5ha at 250m altitude, soil comprised of sandstone, marl and limestone schist. Average age of the vines is 45 years. Fermented for 14 days in oak, then aged 12 months in old Burgundy barrels and a further 12 months in stainless steel. 14,5% alcohol.
  
  The wine is of a pale golden colour. Right after pouring the wine feels somewhat reduced, but giving it some time really helps. In the nose, the wine shows notes of yellow plums and bruised apples, along with some very prominent oak. The oak is also the first thing you'll notice on the palate, but it is remarkably well integrated. After the initial oak "attack" there are some more bruised apples & yellow plums, gentle notes of unripe peaches and wet stones. The wine has a beautifyl minerally character that is very much reminiscent of white Burgundy, reminding me mostly of Meursault. The finish is long and surprisingly fresh, with citrus and minerality being the most prominent flavours. As the wine evolves and opens up, the oak hides itself very gracefully and moves over to let the fruitiness shine. Notes of honeydew and browned butter start to show up as the wine gets to breathe for a while. Balance is excellent all round.
  
  If someone was to pour me a glass of this wine blind, and then go on to say it was a white Burgundy, I'd be completely convinced, and I bet a lot of people would be. The balance of ripe fruit notes, beautiful minerality and skillful use of oak is so well done here. I'm always excited about the more obscure wine regions out there, and this wine definietly delivers for someone looking to experience something new and exciting. The price is moderately expensive at 80+ euros per bottle, but then again, so is good white Burgundy, and I strongly believe this wine is on a level where a price like this is justified. Really enjoyable stuff.

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