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The Hilt Chardonnay 2021
HED13836
75 cl
13%
£55.00
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The Hilt Chardonnay 2021 is a Chardonnay from the Sta Rita Hills in California. This producer has gained an international reputation for focusing on the influence of the cool Pacific breeze on their coastal vineyards. The wine shows the tension of the 2021 vintage, with aromas of white peach, grapefruit and a distinct flintiness that mirrors the cool, maritime climate. The palate is layered and rich, yet defined by a bracing acidity that cuts through the concentration, proving that the region can produce wines with the same structural rigour as some of the best sites in Europe.
90 Robert Parker
A lovely combination of waxy and floral on the nose, the 2021 Chardonnay Estate splits the difference between pure, chiseled focus and elegant polish. The palate is rich and creamy yet braced with balancing acidity that carries through the tangy, linear finish. - Matthew Luczy
89 Vinous
The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is an attractive, vibrant wine. Citrus peel, white pepper, crushed rocks and salt all race through this austere, young Chardonnay. The 2021 Estate will appeal most to readers who enjoy taut, steely Chardonnays. For me, though, this is too lean. This is the first vintage that saw élevage of 12 months in barrel and then six months in tank, same as with the other Chardonnays.Antonio Galloni1st September 2023
17 Jancis Robinson
Aged 35% in new French oak, 60% in neutral French oak, and 5% in stainless-steel tanks for 11 months.
Fresh lime juice and sea-spray aromas. It is much flintier and broader on the palate than expected, considering the delicate nose. It is creamy and rich, still vibrant and fresh. Long, dry finish with a touch of white flowers.
Fresh lime juice and sea-spray aromas. It is much flintier and broader on the palate than expected, considering the delicate nose. It is creamy and rich, still vibrant and fresh. Long, dry finish with a touch of white flowers.
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