The 2010 Barrique Fermented Chardonnay gives a good intensity of warm peach and apple tart aromas with an undercurrent of crushed digestive biscuits, butterscotch and ginger. Full bodied with a creamy texture, it has a nice backbone of very crisp acidity countering the richness. It finishes with very good persistence of honey-nut and stone fruit flavors. Drinking now, it should keep to 2015+. No known USA importer.

Simple, fruity and fresh—not the stuff legends are made of, but a fine everyday Chard that should please most everyone. Tangy tropical and citrus fruit flavors carry a bit of weight, yet end crisp and tart. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.——J.C.(7/1/2005)—— 86