"The 2023 Chardonnay Bon Vallon Hill has a reserved, quite stoic bouquet that doesn't offer much despite encouragement. It may require time. The palate is well-balanced and crisp, much more articulate with apricot and Clementine, and quite precise with decent length on the finish. Give it a year because I feel that the aromatics were just closed on the day." -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP92
"Opening with a citrus and mineral-driven nose, the 2023 Bon Vallon Chardonnay displays notions of wet concrete and petrichor before aromas of lemon oil sway out of the glass. Medium-bodied, the palate displays fresh notions of citrus blossom with spiced white tea while delivering vibrant acidity with a balanced structure possessing freshness and finesse. Only 48,000 bottles were produced after the wine rested on the lees for between 80 and 120 days." -Anthony Mueller
Decanter
D90
"Honeyed and spicy dried apples with white floral hints. Very concentrated fruit on the palate complimented by vanilla, cloves and a wet stone minerality."