Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, France 2015 Rioja Alta 100% Chardonnay that remains on

100% Chardonnay that remains on its lees until being disgorged just before leaving the cellar

Good for pairing with beef and poultry

Here’s the exotic side of this aromatic variety

and the oak is also better integrated

I was blown away by the 2016 Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker on each of the three times I was able to taste it

Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, France 2015 Rioja Alta 100% Chardonnay that remains onBrambly and attractive ripe blackberries and red plum aromas with some floral accents, too. The palate has a very plush, polished and regal shape as tannins frame up a core of ripe black fruit. Succulent, impressive finish. 95 Pts James Suckling