2023 | Chappellet Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay | Carneros Caves Cooperatives de Donnas it is one of Burgundy’s

it is one of Burgundy’s better-kept secrets

The Amarone from the Musella winery is a full-bodied and intense expression of the Valpolicella Region: a rich and complex wine aged in medium and large barrels

This opened after an hour and a half

it finishes with a soft dusting of cocoa powder-like tannins

The entry is tart with a lot of fruit and spice flavors

2023 | Chappellet Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay | Carneros Caves Cooperatives de Donnas it is one of Burgundy’sVibrant, complex and impeccably polished, this wine draws you in with aromas of pineapple, orange zest, lemon custard and tropical flowers, as well as rich notes of brioche, crme fraiche, vanilla bean, nutmeg and clove. On the palate it is lush and creamy, with a layered mouthfeel and flavors of ripe citrus, apricot, crme brle and French oak inspired barrel spice, with a beam of bright acidity carrying the flavors to a long, luxurious finish.