This is pleasant, but simple, somewhat restrained with decent acidity for RRV Chardonnay, dominant flavors are apple and quince. The off putting component is green oak which is out of balance with the fruit or if I’m being generous maybe the wine is just too young and the oak will integrate with time, but I’m not betting on it.
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2021 Patria Chardonnay Kent Ritchie Vineyard
4/1/2024 - fine137 wrote: 87 Points
This is pleasant, but simple, somewhat restrained with decent acidity for RRV Chardonnay, dominant flavors are apple and quince. The off putting component is green oak which is out of balance with the fruit or if I’m being generous maybe the wine is just too young and the oak will integrate with time, but I’m not betting on it.
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2004 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
2/22/2023 - fine137 wrote:
Flawed, excessive VA
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2005 Château Barde-Haut
2/1/2023 - fine137 wrote:
This bottle sourced from Garagiste is way past its prime.
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