Staglin – 2023 Chardonnay Rutherford – Napa Valley

The nose is beautifully fruity, elegant and offers purity and brightness, a certain power and richness, all under control. It reveals notes of pulpy apple, brilliant white peach, as well as hints of lychee, discreet sweet zest and fine hints of minerality. The palate is fruity, juicy and gourmand and offers an elegant fatness all in delicacy, it offers accuracy and gourmandise. In mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy peach, crushed apple and small notes of quenette, associated with fine touches of sweet kumquat, as well as fine hints of white flowers and discreet, zesty hints. Good length. A little side of butter. Lovely floral side, acacia, fatness, roundness and freshness. A wine offering delicacy.