La Splendeur du Soleil Chardonnay Monterey

Vintage 2020
by Diora Wines
Varietal Chardonnay
Color white
Region California (CA)
Country United States
Medal Score
7.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe yellow applelemon curdtoasted almondbuttered briochesubtle vanilla
Palate

Medium-plus body with bright, mouth-watering acidity and a silky, creamy texture from partial malolactic fermentation.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving lingering notes of grilled pineapple and warm baking spice.

Food Pairings
  • • roast chicken with herb butter
  • • lobster risotto
  • • Dungeness crab cakes with lemon aioli
  • • triple-cream brie
  • • butternut squash ravioli in sage brown butter
Serving Temp
10-12°C
Drink Window
Now through 2027

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Silver Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition 2022
Silver Korea Wine Challenge 2022
Silver Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2022
Bronze San Francisco International Wine Competition 2022

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