Cape Mentelle Brooks Chardonnay 2023 domaine-hubert-laurent-lignier It doesn’t seem too early

It doesn’t seem too early to call this out as a new Californian benchmark for the variety

natural acidity and texture

The acidity itself is incredibly complex

minerality nuances a wet slate and flinty backbone

The 2023 Gantenbein Chardonnay from Fläsch in Switzerland’s Graubünden region shows the balance and purity that have made this small family estate one of Europe’s most respected names in modern winemaking

Cape Mentelle Brooks Chardonnay 2023 domaine-hubert-laurent-lignier It doesn’t seem too earlyThis wine bursts forth with ripe pineapple golden delicious apple and lime zest characters with enticing hints of lemon curd tart sweet cream vanilla pod and a touch of cedar smoke. Lingering floral notes of jasmine and citrus blossom intermingle with toasted almond cashew and hints of yellow peach to charm. The bright minerally yet rich palate is fine and focused with delicious vanilla custard creaminess and poached apple overlaying green melon and