2009 Chardonnay Hyde de Villaine
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The 2009 Chardonnay opens with top notes of lime peel, flint and candle smoke, slowly segueing to white peaches, quince and tangerine with nuances of elderflower and cashews. The palate offers lovely layers and smoky, minerally character, with good freshness and texture and a long finish.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Complete and deep flavoured with an interesting note of BandAid! But lots of depth here. Richness and roundness. But super refreshing. Well done. Not burgundy but there are none of the faults of a stereotypical California Chardonnay. (JR)
All the best elements of the vintage and house style come together in HdV’s 2009 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard. The fruit is a bit richer, riper and more voluptuous than in most HdV wines, which serves to balance the cool, vibrant style the estate favors. The 2009 impresses for its length, persistence and spherical finish. This is a great showing from HdV.
Slightly hazy pale yellow. Stone fruits, smoky minerality and brown spices on the nose, complicated by a floral element. Dense, concentrated and rich, with harmonious peachy acidity giving punch to the toast and powder stone flavors. Very tactile, energetic wine with a dusty, long, slowly building finish and excellent back-end lift. I like the combination of fruit and soil tones here. This should age well.