Clyde Park Block B3 Chardonnay 2023 luke-lambert "The 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape

"The 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes is exquisite

meager and highly qualitative

they may seem dull when diluted by the bordering lesser dirt

the wine ages for some months in concrete

Nose: expressive aromas of white flowers (jasmine)

Clyde Park Block B3 Chardonnay 2023 luke-lambert "The 2023 Chateauneuf du PapeThe bouquet is overt with suggestions of burnt fig, almond croissant, crme brle, and wind fall peaches. The palate is jammed with juicy peach, pear, ripe cantaloupe and vanilla bean. The wine is especially generous across the entire palate and dances with flesh, creaminess and minerality. With wonderful poise lent from bright natural acidity the wine has an impressively long, flinty, almost caramelised finish. Enjoy now with double cream soft cheese