HdV Hyde de Villaine - Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2017 (750ml)
Price: $89.00
| Producer | HdV Hyde de Villaine |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Carneros |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 2495 |
| Size | 750ml |
A joint venture between the Hyde Family of Napa and the de Villaine family of Burgundy's Domaine de la Romanee Conti. The families related by marriage share long histories in French and Californian winemaking. In HdV and have brought together their knowledge and experience for the purpose of creating single vineyard wines from the slopes of Hyde Vineyards. This exquisite wine displays the traditions of France's greatest winemaking techniques and the special terroir of the Carneros terroir."
James Suckling: 96 Points
Wonderful juicy white with cooked pineapple praline and biscuit. Some apricots. Full-bodied tangy and edgy with lots of energetic fruit. Focused and lively. Minerality is the word. Drink or hold.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2017 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is a blend of Calera and Wente clones which along with the decision to pick early yields a Chardonnay with distinct
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2017 Chardonnay opens with pure notes of poached pears white peach quince and apple pie plus notions of citrus blossoms smoke toast and honeyed hints in the undercurrent?what a superb perfume! The palate is still youthfully wound offering energetic citrus and mineral-laced fruits tangy vibrant and bright and finishing very long and nuanced.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Powerfully structured with ripe citrus accents to the fresh white fruit and spice flavors supported by ample acidity. Hints of tropical fruit emerge midpalate leading to a finish that shows savory richness. Best from 2022 through 2027. 1561 cases made. ? KM
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