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Sample Barrel-Aged Chardonnay, 2021
California, United States
White · 13.5% · 750ml
Placeholder verdict: broad, buttery and unapologetic about it.
Around £19 · Fair value · A safe bet
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Where to buy
- Illustrative High Street£18.25 · low stock
- Illustrative Online Retailer£20.50
- Illustrative Wine Merchant£19.00
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What it tastes like
Body4 out of 5, from Light to Full. Full
Acidity3 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Middle
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness2 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak4 out of 5, from None to Obvious. Obvious
Fruit4 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Loud
Flavours
Stone fruit · Tropical fruit · Vanilla · Creamy, buttery · Toast
Style
Rich · Creamy · Bold
Good for
Dinner with people · The weekend · With food
Food
Roast chicken · Creamy pasta · Crab
Our verdict
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Why we like it
Placeholder: it knows exactly what it is.
What to know
Placeholder: serve it cool, not cold.
Who it’s for
People who like richness and texture.
Who should skip it
Anyone allergic to oak.
The detail
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Origin
- California, United States
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Oak
- Placeholder: French oak, part new