2022 Kistler 'Les Noisetiers' Chardonnay

"Noisetiers" (pronounced Lay Nwaz-tee-yay, French for "hazelnut") highlights the toasted hazelnut notes consistently found in the wine from the three vineyards in this bottle. This Chardonnay is appellation-focused, showcasing robust minerality and bright acidity. While the 11 months of oak aging is present, it doesn’t dominate; instead, white flowers and stone fruit aromas lead to a full-bodied, juicy core with flavors of peach, apricot, pineapple, and pear.