Domaine de la Pinte Arbois Chardonnay 2023 Orange 96-98 Pts Neal Martin

96-98 Pts Neal Martin

With excellent potential for aging

and well-integrated savoury oak

offering them at prices that are reasonable by today's standards

a splash of negroni and a zephyr of charcuterie oak char in the background

Domaine de la Pinte Arbois Chardonnay 2023 Orange 96-98 Pts Neal MartinThe Wine Chardo grown in the classic Arbois terroir of thick clay and blue marl over limestone, showcases the rich and vibrant aromatics of the ripest grapes. Its cool northern climate adds a refreshing acidic backbone, perfectly balanced by creamy, sweet, and spicy notes. Impressively, these flavours come solely from the soil and grape, as the wine has had no contact with wood. Its aged for 24 months in concrete tanks, completing its unique