Gorgeous, voluminous, creamy and distinctive, with the signature Hyde richness tempered by a bit of restraint in texture and tempting flinty accents on the palate. Medium bodied at 13.5% alcohol, it blends power with gracefulness and good acid balance. JS
The 2015 Chardonnay Clare is a doppelganger for a great Meursault, featuring gloriously seductive pink grapefruit, lemon meringue pie and mandarin peel scents with hints of lime blossoms, fresh ginger, struck match and toasted almonds. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense, with layer upon layer of electrically charged citrus and floral notes, framed by lively acid and a silken texture, finishing very long and very minerally. RP