LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive / 2022 LVE Carneros Chardonnay
92 points
Critics Challenge Wine Competition
Appellation
Carneros
Varietal
Chardonnay
About the wine
Our 2022 LVE Chardonnay is opulent, layered, and impeccably balanced. The nose showcases enticing aromas of pear, gardenia, and cantaloupe. Luxurious and lasting on the palate, it evokes flavors of vanilla custard and warm brioche, with a touch of allspice and lemon zest adding a vibrant finish.
This Chardonnay is crafted from a harmonious blend of four distinct vineyards—three nestled in the breezy Carneros region and one rooted in Napa. The southwestern vineyards, with their cooler temperatures and clay-rich soils, contribute vibrancy and crispness. In contrast, the hillside vineyards, blessed with warmer conditions and sandy soils, lend depth and subtle complexity. Together, these terroirs create a Chardonnay that is bright, layered, and elegantly structured.
The wine is entirely barrel-fermented in a curated selection of French oak barrels, with 28% being new oak, and aged gracefully for 10 months before bottling. Undergoing full malolactic fermentation, using both native and inoculated yeasts, it delivers a balanced refined acidity, culminating in a beautifully integrated and expressive wine.
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Award
Source
Date
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92
Critics Challenge Wine Competition
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90
Wine Enthusiast
This wine is from the
LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive
Raymond Vineyards LVE Collection wines, created with renowned musician John Legend, blend elegance and rich flavors, embodying luxury and Napa Valley sophistication.
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