Lingua Franca Estate Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay Oregon 2023 Rated 94JD

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Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 94
A 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