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2020 Haynes Vineyard, Vigneron, Chardonnay, Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, USA

  • White
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - youthful
Antonio Galloni
92/100
Jonathan Cristaldi
94/100
James Suckling
96/100
Jancis Robinson MW
16.5/20
Product: 20208306650

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2020 Haynes Vineyard, Vigneron, Chardonnay, Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, USA

Description

The 2020 Chardonnay Vigneron has an enchanting bouquet with aromas of dried flowers, tangerine and a hint of quince. The palate greets you with complex layers of orchard fruit, white pepper, and hints of honeyed citrus, all leading onto a very persistent finish.  This is drinking extremely well now, but will also age well for another few years.

Hugo Dale, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Full Bodied
Producer Haynes Vineyard

Critics reviews

Antonio Galloni 92/100

The 2020 Chardonnay Vigneron is sourced from parcels across the property. Rich and ample, with real phenolic intensity, the 2020 is seriously impressive. Apricot, lemon confit, tangerine peel and a kiss of French oak all meld together effortlessly.

Drink 2023 - 2038
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Dec 2023)
Jonathan Cristaldi 94/100

A fabulously taut and absolutely racy Chardonnay bursting out of the glass with lovely bright citrus fruit, vivid lemon curd, baking spices, and liquorice. Medium-bodied with compact crispy green apple, pear, and apricot fruits intertwined with parmesan cheese rind. Very balanced with precise acidity leading to a salty-sweet candied ginger finish.

As winemaker Nico Cuevo explains: ‘Vigneron is what we grow [estate selection]. Forgeron is what we build [out of a barrel selection], and Corazon is what we love’. 13.05% ABV whole bunch pressed, aged sur lie in 500-2000-litre neutral casks for 22 months elevage. Native yeast ferments, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Wow.

Drink 2023 - 2043
Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter.com (Feb 2023)
James Suckling 96/100

Lime, cooked apple, crushed stone and dried flowers on the nose. Full-bodied yet compacted with a linear and firm texture that leads you down on to the palate. Ripe yet so vivid. From vines planted in 1992.

Drink or hold
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Feb 2023)
Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20

The label says: 'From The Vineyard'?!

Fully mature, with some savoury character that's unusual for a Napa Chardonnay. Rich finish. Long and substantial. I need to know more! Unusual. (JR)
Drink 2023 - 2027
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 2025)

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