Lingua Franca Avni Willamette Chardonnay Oregon 2023 Rated 97+JD

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Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 93
The 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