Lingua Franca
Estate Eola Amity Hills Chardonnay
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
loads of citrus oils, baked apple, peach purée & grilled pineapple
starts rich & creamy then gets a fresh lift and spike a acidity
loads of citrus oils, baked apple, peach purée & grilled pineapple
starts rich & creamy then gets a fresh lift and spike a acidity
The 2018 ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay is a downright stunning new Chardonnay from this storied estate and superstar winemaker Thomas Sarve. The smoky and flinty tones really arouse the senses, as lighter poached pear and vanilla cream aromatics round out this expressive bouquet. The palate has a silky mouthfeel with massive length and intensity. This would pass for a top notch Corton Charlemagne as the vibrant minerality, light salinity and earthy undertones complete this exceptional new bottling. Fully expansive and a delight to savor right now, the 2018 Lingua Franca ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay will have an exceedingly long life ahead of it. Try to resist this beautiful wine for another two years — if possible! Drink 2022-2040- 95
The 2018 ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay is a downright stunning new Chardonnay from this storied estate and superstar winemaker Thomas Sarve. The smoky and flinty tones really arouse the senses, as lighter poached pear and vanilla cream aromatics round out this expressive bouquet. The palate has a silky mouthfeel with massive length and intensity. This would pass for a top notch Corton Charlemagne as the vibrant minerality, light salinity and earthy undertones complete this exceptional new bottling. Fully expansive and a delight to savor right now, the 2018 Lingua Franca ‘Lingua Franca Estate’ Chardonnay will have an exceedingly long life ahead of it. Try to resist this beautiful wine for another two years — if possible! Drink 2022-2040- 95
Excellent balance of oak and citrus. Drinking very well right now!
Excellent balance of oak and citrus. Drinking very well right now!
Nov 25th, 2023
Reductive on pop, oaky on pour. Still in balance.
Reductive on pop, oaky on pour. Still in balance.
May 28th, 2022
So. Damn. Good! Rich, but has laserlike acidity and minerality. Well done to the whole team, this deserves all the ratings and accolades it received. Has whiffs of Burgundy but you can definitely taste the new world touch. Simply stunning.
So. Damn. Good! Rich, but has laserlike acidity and minerality. Well done to the whole team, this deserves all the ratings and accolades it received. Has whiffs of Burgundy but you can definitely taste the new world touch. Simply stunning.
Nov 25th, 2021
Good. This will better in another couple of years. Needs to integrate a bit more.
Good. This will better in another couple of years. Needs to integrate a bit more.
Apr 16th, 2021
Ronnie had this 4 years ago
Ronnie had this 4 years ago
May 13th, 2021