Ferren, Silver Eagle Chardonnay other_regions_australia The famous Côtes de Castillon

The famous Côtes de Castillon from the Perse family

the presence of slightly forward aromas leads me to believe it is best enjoyed sooner rather than later

vinous palate with a lively and intense freshness supported by finely-judged acidity

There is excellent volume to the attractively textured and relatively full-bodied flavors that possess good punch and a subtle minerality on the bitter lemoninfused finish

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Ferren, Silver Eagle Chardonnay other_regions_australia The famous Côtes de CastillonThe 2014 Chardonnay Silver Eagle Vineyard is flat out gorgeous. Ample, unctuous and inviting, the 2014 offers exceptional depth, silkiness and nuance. Apricot jam, honey, honeysuckle, orange peel and baked apple all flesh out in the glass. The interplay of rich, textured fruit and bright aromatics is compelling. The 2014 is a bold, opulent wine from Matt Courtney and yet it retains remarkable balance. Antonio Galloni