Macauley Bacigalupi Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Nero d'Avola

Macauley Bacigalupi Chardonnay 2023 (750ml) Nero d'AvolaWSI94+ From the famed Bacigalupi vineyard comes another bright, crisp, refreshing Chardonnay that captures the essence of its esteemed Russian River site with elegance and precision. The nose presents an intriguing blend of wet river stone and delicate honeysuckle, reflecting the vineyards unique terroir with its cool, fog laden mornings and well drained soils. Subtle hints of lemon and quince enhance this aromatic complexity with a bright, citrusy

The wine is focused

This has no pretence

from vines that are slow to or unable to ripen well enough for the estate reds (but the packaging identifies it as a departure from the core Montesecondo wines)

it is filtered and bottled

this wine hails from a land of sun and sea

boysenberry and hints of black pepper and the deep

Open this the next time you’re in the mood for a graceful sparkler

Winemaker Description

Thibert’s Longeays has always been an under the radar wine that rivals some of the best wines in all of the Macon

DC 98 | Decanter 98 points

This vineyard tells the Chenin a story of elegance

Elegant and charming with aromas ranging from mineral (silex)