2023 Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Louis Roederer Sleek palate

Sleek palate

and Malvasia

though it’s delicate and very refined

but perhaps that’s due to the young vines

with a rare combination of power and elegance

2023 Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, USA Louis Roederer Sleek palateThe Estate Chardonnay is a barrel selection from across the Platt vineyard and shows the fresher side of the two inaugural Chardonnays. It opens with a hint of reduction that quickly gives way to vibrant aromas of citrus peel, lemon verbena, ripe starfruit, and soft white flowers. Fermented and aged on its lees in 35% new French oak, with just enough stirring to lend a subtle, silky texture, it stays bright, focused, and mineral driven. Decanter