2022, Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Estate
EDKA RATING: 94
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £90.00 | £63.00 | £76.50 |
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2022 Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Estate
About the Winery: Bien Nacido Estate, located in Santa Maria Valley, is one of California’s most revered cool-climate vineyards. Established in 1973, its ocean-influenced terroir, marine soils and meticulous block-by-block farming have made it a benchmark site for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The estate bottlings highlight the purity and energy of this windswept appellation. The 2022 Chardonnay is crafted from select hillside parcels, expressing precision, minerality and a refined balance between fruit, acidity and elegant French oak.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Appearance: Pale gold with vibrant green reflections and luminous clarity, reflecting cool-climate freshness and precise élevage.
Aroma: Expressive yet refined with notes of lemon curd, white peach and green apple layered with crushed seashell, flinty reduction, vanilla pod and subtle toasted almond. A saline coastal lift underscores the wine’s ocean proximity.
Palate: Vibrant, structured and beautifully textured. Citrus and orchard fruits are framed by bright acidity and a fine mineral backbone. Subtle creaminess from barrel fermentation integrates seamlessly with tension and purity. The finish is long, elegant and slightly saline, capturing the cool, windswept essence of Bien Nacido.
Body: Medium-bodied with a sleek, polished texture and refined concentration.
Acidity: Medium to high — bright and energetic, providing balance and precision.
Cellaring Potential: 5–7 years; developing deeper nutty complexity, subtle honeyed tones and enhanced savoury-mineral depth while maintaining freshness.
Perfect Pairing: Ideal with lobster, scallops, crab, roast chicken, truffle dishes, creamy pasta, grilled fish and soft cheeses. The balance of saline minerality and textured richness makes it excellent with refined seafood and poultry dishes.
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C to highlight its purity, aromatic definition and coastal minerality.
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