2019 Bachelder “Wismer Foxcroft – Parcelle Nord” Chardonnay 🔥 96pts

2019 Bachelder “Wismer Foxcroft – Parcelle Nord” Chardonnay
ON, Niagara, VQA Twenty Mile Bench
100% Chardonnay  l Dry | 14.0% ABV
96pts Carl’s Wine Club | #2 Wine of the Year 2022 | 95pts WineAlign 

A stunning blend of texture, minerality and complexity, this wine is an exceptional expression of the twenty Mile Bench. From an isolated parcel of the Northern part of a very sought-after vineyard, the Wismer Foxcroft “Nord” displays an incredible precision and a “world class” concentration. The nose offers a great deal of pear, green apple, Meyer lemon, flint and stone with wet crushed gravel, jasmine flower and almond cookie. The palate is tightly knit and showcases a serious personality like some of the Grand Cru Montrachet. Out of the gate, the minerality is evident with a touch of chalkiness on the texture. The mid-palate is filled with orchard fruits, citrus, and hazelnut, while the finish lingers forever and expresses a splendid saltiness at the very end. Easily a decade long potential. A truly unforgettable wine. (Carl Boucher, first tasted December 27, 2022, re-tasted August 31, 2024). 150 cases made.

Food pairing: tuna tartar, salmon filet with cream sauce
Drink now until 2030
Winery price: $60.00 including tax/dep