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2022 Domaine de la Riviere Chardonnay "Flora Marie Vineyard"

Domaine de la Riviere 2022 Flora Marie Vineyard Chardonnay

Winery: Domaine de la Riviere

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Flora Marie Vineyard"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Russian River Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $78

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: November 2, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and gold colored Chardonnay from Domaine de la Riviere opens with a Bartlett pear and vanilla bouquet with hints of pineapple and dried coconut. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and rich. The flavor profile is a poached Bartlett pear and oak blend with notes of dried coconut and vanilla wafer. I also detected hints of grilled pineapple and a touch of mango at the very end. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. I would pair this Chardonnay with crab cakes. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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