2020 Girard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) Chianti Classico with an exotic floral bouquet

with an exotic floral bouquet that unleashes an explosion of tropical fruit flavours on the palate

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with a subtle floral note

compelling

The NV Champagne Special Cuvée (60% Pinot Noir and based on the 2021 harvest) pours a bright yellow/silver hue on opening and reveals a fresh and actually more mineral-driven profile on the nose than I was expecting

2020 Girard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA (750ml) Chianti Classico with an exotic floral bouquetTASTING NOTES: The nose is zippy with citrus aromas of lemon and tangerine, stone fruits and toasted oak. The medium weight palate is marked by refined minerality and oak supporting a ripe palate of pear, lemon cream and fresh apple flavors. The finish is a crescendo of baking spice, and crme brle flavors.