the 2020 De Sales offers up aromas of sweet berries

This extraordinary Hermitage has more minerality and delineation than the 2009

21 ha parcel raised in 80% new wood)

Somewhat surprisingly given how clean the prior wines are

with refreshing and spicy terroir and mocha aromas intertwined with concentrated fruit (or fruit skin) aromas and lemon zest notes

Ferren, Chardonnay Frei Road other_regions the 2020 De Sales offersThe 2021 Chardonnay Frei Road Vineyard opens with wafts of matchstick that give way to citrus peel, almonds, gravel dust and crme frache aromas. The light bodied palate is driven by firm, linear acidity. It's packed to the brim with citrusy flavors, and it has a long mineral driven finish. Reminiscent of Chablis, this shimmery Chardonnay will be long lived in the cellar.