Lexicon Chardonnay 2021 (750ml) Barossa

Lexicon Chardonnay 2021 (750ml) BarossaLexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a good wine. The Swartland region of South Africa is a rugged place of untamed beauty and unique, distinctive terroir. From low yielding vines, Lexicon Chardonnay is made in a rich, full bodied style. Intense aromas of ripe apples, lime and pears with hints of tropical fruit are

The sweet wines from this subregion of the Côteaux de Layon are from vineyards planted along the southeastern stretch of the Layon river

A pale pink color names this lively and refreshing vin-gris

and cedar gives way to a medium to full-bodied

black raspberries

as it had just finished its malolactic fermentation

Ca' la Bionda has been practicing organic viticulture and wine-making since 2000

Dried strawberry and raspberry

Localization: North Coast

it feels quite reductive and is difficult to read on the nose

light meat

5% alcohol after fermenting in small oak vats followed by malolactic in concrete and two years in barrel and three in bottle

delivering luscious flavors built by a succulentbundle of tannins and a long finish on this wine