Domaine Rolet L Etoile Chardonnay 2023 Shiraz & Mouvedere these days the average age

these days the average age is about 40 years because he has had to replant many of the very old vines as the Sauvignon is susceptible to viruses as it ages and so past 60 years old the vine is usually close to unproductive

Guava in colour

Wine Enthusiast 'Amber in the glass

white wisteria

This estate has tweaked its winemaking style over the years to produce increasingly elegant and streamlined wines

Domaine Rolet L Etoile Chardonnay 2023 Shiraz & Mouvedere these days the average ageThe Wine A topped up wine, so no oxidation. Flint and ocean spray on the nose. Green and yellow apples burst from the glass, the freshness of Spring flowers, with vibrant acidity as well as a slightly moreish roundness and some dried fruits. A subtle hazelnut character finishes the palate with textural layers of salted nuts and some spice. The wine is aged in large oak barrels The term "Etoile" refers to the tiny fossils found in those vineyards,