Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay other_regions_italy Reminiscent of a Rhone Valley

Reminiscent of a Rhone Valley Chateauneuf du Pape

just a pinch of tannin and a good

(from a 1 ha holding that is comprised of two large parcels that sit just above those of Domaine de Vogüé)

with noteworthy coffee

Vanilla and toasty oak aromas and flavors are wrapped around a core of cherry

Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay other_regions_italy Reminiscent of a Rhone ValleyThe 2023 Heytesbury Chardonnay reveals all the poise and balance we expect from the season. It is awesome. This feels totally weighted on the back palate. The fruit intensity, coupled with powerful acidity and phenolic presence, fully penetrates beyond mere "flavor experience" and dives deep into the senses; the only option left is to ride that wave until it slowly fades. It's a persistent, sophisticated wine of latent power and patience. While this