The parade of pulsing 2021s continues here, with a liveliness of acidity that allows for rich oak spice and toast to join the fruit in dry style without overtaking it. Apple, pear and quince are evident through the structure, and everything lingers pleasantly. Drink now or hold up to five years. Laetitia’s coastal estate site is still somehow an underrated gem on the central coast.
Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (San Luis Obispo County, California) Chardonnay 2021
By Rich Cook