Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Château Brane-Cantenac The 2021 Pinot Noir Le

The 2021 Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec blossoms in the glass with a gorgeous mix of dusty violets and roses complemented by autumnal spice

bright and concentrated

undergoes a phase of biological aging under flor

and delicate

The palate is surprisingly structured with a length uncommon in a wine of its age

Rhys Vineyards Alesia 2018 Anderson Valley USA Chardonnay Château Brane-Cantenac The 2021 Pinot Noir LeThe 2018 Chardonnay (Anderson Valley), all from Bearwallow, is surprisingly tightly wound, which wont be an issue in time, but readers should not be looking at this as an easygoing wine for near term drinking. Bright acids give the orchard fruit, citrus confit and floral notes a good bit of energy. There is a lot to like here. Light tropical accents develop with air, rounding out the finish nicely. 92 Pts Vinous