The availability of this product is limited and subject to change.Jeb Dunnuck ReviewRated 93The 2023 Chardonnay Avni has power and elegance. It’s an exceptional appellation-level Chardonnay, revealing notes of custard, lemon oils, fresh flowers, and ripe pear. It lingers on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, offering depth and refreshing lift, as well as notes of almond on the finish. Drink over the coming 7-8 years. This is one to snap up by the case. It saw 25% new French oak. Drinking Window 2025-2033.
Lingua Franca Avni Willamette Chardonnay Oregon 2023
A vibrant, mineral-driven Chardonnay, Lingua Franca Avni 2023 reflects the cool-climate precision and tension of the Willamette Valley with purity, finesse, and elegant restraint.Fresh, textured, and terroir-focused, it’s a benchmark expression of modern Oregon Chardonnay.
Key Details
- Producer: Lingua Franca
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Category: Chardonnay
- ABV: 13.5%
- Style: Mineral, fresh, elegant
Tasting Notes
- Lemon zest, green apple, and white peach
- Flinty minerality and subtle saline lift
- Hints of brioche and delicate oak
- Bright acidity with a long, clean finish
Profile & Craft
- Estate-influenced fruit from top Willamette sites
- Native fermentation for purity and texture
- French oak aging focused on finesse, not heaviness
- A flagship example of Oregon’s modern Chardonnay style
Serving & Pairing
- Serve at 50-55°F
- Pairs with seafood, roast chicken, creamy pastas, and soft cheeses
- Excellent for both immediate drinking and short-term cellaring
- A crisp, refined Chardonnay ideal for thoughtful, cool-climate enthusiasts
