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Birichino - Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2016

Birichino - Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2016

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4/5 (1 customers)

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

(2015 Vintage Notes)

The old Chenin Blanc vines reveal notes of almond and wax, with a hint of honey. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, showcasing its power and minerality, enhanced by lovely acidity and a pleasant bitterness on the finish. What freshness and depth!

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Estate

Birichino

Vintage

Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc

Vintage

2016

Designation

Californie

Region

California

Grape varieties

100% Chenin Blanc

Terroirs

sandy-loamy soils

Grape Harvest

in two stages: in September and later

Winemaking

fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels

Alcohol content

12.5%

Nose

aromas of almond and wood wax with hints of honey

Palate

Full-bodied and well-structured. Powerful, with lovely acidity and minerality. The finish features pleasant bitter notes, tension, and freshness.

Serve

at 10°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

pairs well with asparagus risotto, scallop carpaccio...

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Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100 (2015 vintage)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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4/5

based on 1 review

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Review by Mr. FLORENT B. Published on May 23, 2018

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