Chardonnay Les Noisetiers  2021

KISTLER

Chardonnay Les Noisetiers
2021

Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Sonoma
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.3%
Colour
White
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About this winery

Founded in 1978 by Stanford University graduate Steve Kistler and his brother John, Kistler Vineyards was later joined by MIT-trained chemist Mark Bixler. It is an iconic estate dedicated to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir viticulture and vinification, applying traditional Burgundian methods to New World vineyards. Kistler wines are exclusively sold directly to consumers; very few importers have allocations. Most grapes used come from estate vineyards spanning from western Sonoma, 8 km from the...

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Press reviews

James Suckling

- 98 points -

2022 (Vintage 2019)

A chunky and rather dense chardonnay that is tight and energetic at the same time. Lilacs and flowers. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Mountain-fruit character. Dry-farmed. Old-school nature to this. One for aging!

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James Suckling

- 96 points -

(Vintage 20020)

Aromas of pear, crushed stone and lime leaf. Medium-to full-bodied. Really dynamic and layered, with notes of citrus and stone fruit, together with fresh and dried flowers. Crystal-clear and harmonious. Chamomile and a bit of lavender. Delicious now, but this will age beautifully. Drink or hold.

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Jancis Robinson

16.5

2022 (Vintage 2019)

Light butterscotch note on the nose and a slightly sweeter wine than the Ramey, Woolsey Road 2018 and Kongsgaard 2019 tasted alongside. Though there is the same green streak as in the Ramey. Classic California Chardonnay. 

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