Cristom - Estate Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Cristom
Country	United States
Region	Eola-Amity Hills
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2022
Sku	102917
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Cristom Description

A blend of benchmark vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity Hills, including the Cristom estate, the combination of volcanic soils, elevations, and the cool marine influence, yield a Chardonnay with tension and generosity.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested and whole-cluster pressed; the juice settles overnight and is moved to barrels. It undergoes native yeast fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. It's aged for eleven months on its lees in 20% new French oak barrels, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes: Aromatically complex, the wine delivers intermingled notes of brioche, toasted meringue, lemon curd, and minerality. Zesty Meyer lemon, ginger, and cardamon drive interest on the palate, with a satisfying viscosity and bright acidity that lead to a long finish.

Aging Suggestions: Drinking well now and can age until 2030 or longer.

Accolades:
94 pts Decanter
94 pts International Wine Report
93 pts JebDunnuck.com
93 pts JamesSuckling.com
93 pts OwenBargreen.com
93 pts Ken's Wine Guide
92 pts & 30 Best Chardonnays for 2024 VinePair
91 pts Vinous

“…Delicious and a tad unbelievable as their entry-level bottling.” – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter

“…a precise and well-structured profile…promises to develop further complexity with age.” – Jeremy Young, International Wine Report

“…Well-driven and precise, with a vibrant core …and a focused, juicy finish.” – JamesSuckling.com

"...Beautiful." – Eric Guido, Vinous

Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Eola -Amity Hills