Laetitia, Arroyo Grande Valley (San Luis Obispo County, California) Chardonnay 2019

Nov 11, 2020

By Rich Cook

 Winemaker Eric Hickey has a deft hand when it comes to the estate fruit at Laetitia, which grows just a few miles off the Pacific Ocean south of Pismo Beach.  It’s a cool spot suited to Chardonnay’s fruitier side, and Mr. Hickey again manages it well, with mostly neutral oak letting the pear and apple fruit speak clearly, and 25% new oak adding just the right amount of texture and spice.  I’m always amazed that Laetitia stays somewhat off the radar — it’s one of my go-to producers for value for my wine dollar.         

Country / Region

San Luis Obispo County, California

Appellation

Arroyo Grande Valley

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Color

White

Vintage

2019

Score

92

Price

US $ 22.00

Producer

Laetitia