2022 Senses ‘Heintz Vineyard’ Chardonnay

JD95+ A brilliant yellow with a green-tinged hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard was raised in 25-40% new French oak. Focused and persistent, it opens in the glass to notes of citrus blossoms, lime, white peach, flint, and crushed stones. Concentrated yet weightless, the pedigree of this site really comes through on the palate, with a glycerol texture yet a weightless feel and mouthwatering saline along the sides of the palate through an elegant and long finish. A characteristic almondine and vanilla note balances it out beautifully. It’s going to take time for this to reveal its full potential, as it’s a bit tightly wound on opening, so I would recommend stashing this away. Drink 2026-2036. 3420 bottles were produced.

TWI95 The 2022 Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay is a little closed to start, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of lemongrass, lime leaves, and Granny Smith apples followed by nuances of wet pebbles, brine, and yuzu with a touch of white pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is soft-spoken and savory, with beautifully knit acidity and a silkiness to the texture, finishing long and minerally.