Wine Advocate Review
Rated 97
The 2016 Chardonnay Belle Cote charges forth from the glass with gregarious tropical fruits—lychees, melon and pineapple—with hints of allspice, Turkish delight, honeysuckle and gingerbread. Full-bodied, rich and exuberant in the mouth, it has wonderfully spicy mid-palate expression and a long, decadent finish. Drink 2019-2031.
Very intense and powerful, the nose reveals hedonistic aromas of lychee nut, rose petal and orange blossom, with a background of mineral, candied orange, yellow peach,greengage, nougat, whole nut and toasted almond. The rich seamless palate is very creamy and weighty in the mouth. Notes of pain grille, marmalade, brioche and hazelnut coupled with natural acidity and minerality complete the mouth feel. The 2016 Belle Cote is enjoyable now and will continue to develop for at least two decades.
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