2021 Cattleya 'The Temptress' Russian River Valley Chardonnay

A fantastic full-bodied Chardonnay featuring ripe pears, apples, citrus hints, honey, and caramel notes.

Producer

Cattleya Wines

Region

Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Chardonnay

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Specifications

2021

Vintage

2029

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Whole cluster pressed, then primary and malolactic fermentations in barrel over 4 months, followed by 18 months in French oak (60% new). Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Occasional wine note

We love this Chardonnay and all that's going on here. This is a full-bodied Chard with ripe pears and apples, hints of citrus, touches of honey, and bits of caramel. Fantastic!

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Independent

The 2021 The Temptress Chardonnay, from Benovia Vineyard, features fragrant scents of juicy pears, honeysuckle, and allspice plus hints of cashews and honeycomb with a touch of lime blossom. The full-bodied palate is intense and multilayered, with a decadently creamy texture and amazing length.

100

Wine Spectator

Offers fleshy, lush and rich notes of vanilla pudding, mango puree and marmalade, with crunchy acidity and hints of salted butterscotch, Fuji apple and orange blossom that linger.

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