Kistler Vineyards

Chardonnay 'Les Noisetiers - Russian River'

Chardonnay 'Les Noisetiers - Russian River'

Chardonnay Les Noisetiers Russian River
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • Heritage Kistler Clone
  • Goldridge sandy loam soils
  • Sourced primarily from Vine Hill, Trenton Roadhouse, Dutton Ranch, and Laguna Ridge Vineyard
  • Hand harvested at night
  • Long, gentle whole cluster pressing into barrel
  • Native yeast fermentation
  • Aged 10 months on the lees in barrel
  • Bottled unfined and unfiltered

Info

Producer:
Kistler Vineyards
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-KIS-10-23 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-09-30
"Kistler's 2023 Chardonnay Les Noisetiers is rich and creamy in the glass, not to mention quite sophisticated. In this vintage, some of the nutty character (after which the wine is named) is more subtle than in past years. Lemon confit, white flowers and tangerine oil all grace the palate, building into an understated yet beautifully resonant finish. The 2023 is driven by strong citrus and floral inflections rather than the almond/hazelnut profile often found in this bottling."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2021
Decanter
Score
97
Date
2023-05-08
2021
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-05-14
"Tasted blind. Very deep colour – almost Provence rosé colour! Savoury nose and then real concentration but excellent balance. Power! No shy, retiring flower, though more delicate than the MM55 Furmint because the oak handling is non-intrusive. 14.3%"