Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay 2023 Spanish located within the tiny Provençal

located within the tiny Provençal appellation of Palette

The limestone contributes vibrant citrus fruit and elegance

a little hill of very old blue stone rocks

great minerality and body

pastry- and baking spicetinged finish

Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay 2023 Spanish located within the tiny Provençal"Lafage's 2023 Novellum Chardonnay is a terrific value. Chardonnay aged on Viognier lees, with a small proportion of barrel aging, it's full bodied, rich, round, mouth coating and generous yet with a decent sense of balance. Peach, pineapple and gentle oak shadings all make appearances, and the wine finishes long, with an enlivening hint of brine." 90 points Wine Advocate Rich, medium to full bodied, beautifully textured, and balanced, this is a no