1997 Chaleur Estate Blanc

1997 Chaleur Estate Blanc shows bright and focused with a combination of tropical fruit, figs and spice cake nuances. Other layers include toasty oak, cream and orange peel notes. There is a fine balance and finish on this wine.

$78

90 Points

— Antonio Galloni, Vinous

90 Points

“Bright yellow-gold color. Exotic aromas of mango, yellow stone fruits and lanolin, plus butterscotch and resiny balsamic notes. A bit perfumey int he mouth, with an estery lactone quality lifting its mandarin orange flavor. At once exotic and high-toned, this wine conveys some oxidative notes but boasts surprisingly firm acidity. Not a particularly giving wine but intriguing and firm. Finishes with a slightly dry oaky edge (13.4%)

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