“Colmant’s pan-regional Blanc de Blancs combines Chardonnay components from Bonnievale and the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Racy, stony, chiselled and showing a lot of what the Champenois call “tension”, this is a lower dosage style that will age convincingly in bottle.” – Tim Atkin MW
Composition 100% Chardonnay Drink Date: 2024-30 Alcohol: 12.0% Barrel: 45 to 48 month maturation on the lees Body: Medium Which Glass? Zalto White Wine Decant it? No
"The 2020 Chardonnay Ronco Basso is youthfully backward today, with crushed almonds giving way to pretty hints of young peach and dusty florals. Its silken textures coat the palate in ripe apple and pear complemented by hints of sweet almond. The finish is long, stained with confectionery spice and a gentle tug of minerality. The Ronco Basso impresses with its balance and elegance." - Eric Guido, Vinous
Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Village 2020, "An expressive and airy nose reflects notes of mineral reduction, green fruit and plenty of citrus influence. There is slightly better density and a more attractive texture to the delicious flavors that flash good minerality on the dry, balanced and moderately firm finish. This is worth a look for its level." - Allen Meadow's, Burghound
"Showing what Gordon Newton Johnson calls the "energy" of the 2021 whites, this is a blend of the Siberia and Southend vineyards. Showing subtle struck match reduction, it has appealing salinity and grip, subtle hay and jasmine aromas and a racy, bone-dry finish." - Tim Atkin MW