2022 Selection Massale Chardonnay

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  4/27/2024 - MadsW wrote: 90 Points

  First day of opening i found it much too tight and very closed up. After a night opened, it developed pear notes and the malo shines through much clearer. Vanilla, green apples and pears. A pretty backbone of acidity keeps it all in check into a long finish.
  
  To reflect and put this into perspective of my tasting trip in NZ; This is a more defined take on NZ chardy, as many other domaines will make a very burgundish take on the grape. This is bright and alive in comparison.
  I wouldn't age longer than 5 years though.

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  2/28/2024 - Alien Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Slightly cloudy fuzzy, not totally clear. Funky nose, rotten peaches. Really linear, touch of sweetness, small bright fresh white raspberries. Not much of a finish. 92-93. Really exquisite winemaking. I will try to age mine and see how things develop. This winemaker is one to watch.

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