Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017
Aromas of freshly baked apples combined with tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava, ripe banana will entice you to take a sip. Do not hurry, enjoy the moment.
The palate is fresh and lively with intertwined layers of banana, pear, white peach, with secondary notes of citrus, apple, almonds, toast, and spices to round things out.
The mouthfeel is creamy without being overdone displaying excellent balance, depth, and complexity. This wine has an allure that will seduce you quietly making you fall for this wine, in a big way. An absolute delight to drink.
I paired this with Lobster Ravioli with finely cut asparagus, and a drizzle of Italian truffle oil and it ended up being an awesome pairing. I considered, for just a second, a Loire Sauvignon Blanc but very happy with my choice in the end.
Cellar time: its seven years old now and was excellent. I believe it has got another 4 plus years. Unfortunately, it was my last bottle of 2017 on my cellar. I think it will be spectacular in 5 – 7 years.
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