The availability of this product is limited and subject to change.Jeb Dunnuck ReviewRated 94A bright, yellow/green-toned hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Lingua Franca Estate features notes of green apples, fresh flowers, citrus zest, and crushed stones. The palate is more linear and bright, with a scintillating spine of electric acidity and a clean, zesty finish. It’s going to benefit from another 6-12 months in bottle and should easily drink well over the coming 8-10 years. Drinking Window 2025-2035.
Lingua Franca Estate Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay Oregon 2023
A refined, mineral-driven estate Chardonnay, Lingua Franca’s 2023 Eola-Amity Hills bottling captures the cool-climate tension, purity, and precision that define this celebrated AVA.Textured, elegant, and terroir-focused, it stands as one of the estate’s most expressive white wine releases.
Key Details
- Producer: Lingua Franca
- Region: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Category: Chardonnay
- ABV: 13.5%
- Style: Mineral, precise, cool-climate
Tasting Notes
- Lemon zest, green apple, and white peach
- Flinty minerality with subtle saline lift
- Hints of brioche, almond, and restrained French oak
- Bright acidity with a long, clean, focused finish
Profile & Craft
- Estate-grown fruit from meticulously farmed vineyards
- Native fermentation for purity and layered texture
- French oak aging emphasizing finesse over weight
- A benchmark expression of Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay
Serving & Pairing
- Serve at 50-55°F
- Pairs with seafood, roast chicken, creamy pastas, and soft cheeses
- Excellent for immediate enjoyment or short-term cellaring
- A refined, mineral-driven Chardonnay ideal for cool-climate enthusiasts
