Staglin Salus Chardonnay '23

This stunning Chardonnay from Staglin's estate vineyard demonstrates why the producer is renowned for white wines as much as red. The 2023 vintage offers complex aromas of lemon curd, toasted almond, and wet stone that lead to a medium-full bodied palate of yellow apple, brioche, and a distinctive saline minerality. Having earned 95 points from critics, the wine achieves perfect balance between richness and freshness, with vibrant acidity and a long, nuanced finish. Aged 10 months in French oak (40% new), it's sublime with lobster thermidor or roasted poultry.