LINGUA FRANCA Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills 'Estate' 2018

The 2018 Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay is a downright stunning new Chardonnay from this storied estate and superstar winemaker Thomas Sarve. The smoky and flinty tones really arouse the senses, as lighter poached pear and vanilla cream aromatics round out this expressive bouquet. The palate has a silky mouthfeel with massive length and intensity. This would pass for a top notch Corton Charlemagne as the vibrant minerality, light salinity and earthy undertones complete this exceptional new bottling. Fully expansive and a delight to savor right now, the 2018 Lingua Franca ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay will have an exceedingly long life ahead of it. Try to resist this beautiful wine for another two years — if possible!
RatingValueDrink
95 $95 2020-2040

CountryRegionAppellation
United States Oregon Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity Hills

EditorIssueImporter
O. Bargreen April, 2020  

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