Louis Jadot
Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Rich straw color. Strong jasmine nose with oily butter, lemon curd, flinty mineral and toffee, and hints of toasted almonds and grapefruit peel. Medium body, way more acid than I expected, and a long finish thanks to the oak. The acid is tart and grippy on the palate and finish. Sadly, upon drinking, jasmine and lychee (very much like a Torrontés) bully the subtler fruit and oak notes that were peeking out on the nose. After a few sips all I experience is jasmine, oily butter, and raw acid. Hard to rate: there's lots to savor and contemplate in this wine, but it does not feel artfully crafted or tastefully balanced. I would buy again for $10-$12, especially to check out another vintage, but absolutely not for $15 or more.
Rich straw color. Strong jasmine nose with oily butter, lemon curd, flinty mineral and toffee, and hints of toasted almonds and grapefruit peel. Medium body, way more acid than I expected, and a long finish thanks to the oak. The acid is tart and grippy on the palate and finish. Sadly, upon drinking, jasmine and lychee (very much like a Torrontés) bully the subtler fruit and oak notes that were peeking out on the nose. After a few sips all I experience is jasmine, oily butter, and raw acid. Hard to rate: there's lots to savor and contemplate in this wine, but it does not feel artfully crafted or tastefully balanced. I would buy again for $10-$12, especially to check out another vintage, but absolutely not for $15 or more.
May 28th, 2016