Apparently the favourite tipple of the King of Spain. Gossip aside, this is the delightful side of rich Chardonnay. Not dominated by fruit, but a wonderful toffee, caramel, dried apricot, quince, hazelnut, almond, macadamia, dessicated coconut, patchouli nose and palate. Acidity, alcohol, and flavours all in balance. Rounded and unctuous. There are the early hints of sherry and oxidation, but they manifest in a secondary complexity rather than a detriment. Perfect with rich buttery white fish dishes.
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Hazy notes -I brought this to a party and tried a glass or two. This was quite an elegant and classy chardonnay. Not too much oak, nice concentration, better than i expected. Ready now, but will last a few years too (B+/A-)
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2/7/2015 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 91 Points
Apparently the favourite tipple of the King of Spain. Gossip aside, this is the delightful side of rich Chardonnay. Not dominated by fruit, but a wonderful toffee, caramel, dried apricot, quince, hazelnut, almond, macadamia, dessicated coconut, patchouli nose and palate. Acidity, alcohol, and flavours all in balance. Rounded and unctuous. There are the early hints of sherry and oxidation, but they manifest in a secondary complexity rather than a detriment. Perfect with rich buttery white fish dishes.
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5/24/2014 - Bandi Does not like this wine:
Hint of oxidation. Should be consumed at about year 5.
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12/26/2012 - JohnSh wrote: 90 Points
Hazy notes -I brought this to a party and tried a glass or two. This was quite an elegant and classy chardonnay. Not too much oak, nice concentration, better than i expected. Ready now, but will last a few years too (B+/A-)
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4/15/2011 - Bandi wrote:
Lack of fruit makes this unbalanced for me. This is what I feel each time I taste it.
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12/27/2007 - gravelld wrote:
Pleasant, appley and buttery. Good.
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