(from a superbly situated 1 ha parcel high on the hill)

the wine is filled with ripe

complex and impressively persistent finish

(from a parcel situated immediately below Les St

An impressive Combottes

Raen, Fort Ross-Seaview Charles Ranch Chardonnay other_regions_italy (from a superbly situated 1The 2017 Chardonnay Charles Ranch is flinty on the nose to begin, taking time to reveal white peach, lemon peel, pie crust and honey. The palate is much more open, offering generous layers of honeyed, spicy fruit. It has an expansive, satiny texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, complex finish. It will continue to gain savory complexity over the next decade.