Ferren, Lancel Creek Chardonnay other_regions asphalt and licorice

asphalt and licorice

This compact and very tightly wound effort makes it unequivocally clear that this is built to reward extended keeping and like the Folatières

There is outstanding volume and intensity to the imposingly-scaled flavors that possess first-rate midpalate concentration along with an abundance of dry extract that imparts a velvety texture to the firmly structured and beautifully persistent finish

Here too there is just a background hint of wood that does not intrude upon the wonderfully refined aromas that are airy

a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration

Ferren, Lancel Creek Chardonnay other_regions asphalt and licoriceThe 2014 Chardonnay Lancel Creek Vineyard is a powerful, immediate wine. Huge on the palate, the 2014 has tons of density, but less in the way of finesse and nuance. For another producer, this would be a superb wine, but here, it is the least exciting of the three Chardonnays. Antonio Galloni