This wine has a clear, medium yellow color with no real “legs” to speak of. You can detect some citrus initially which comes through as grapefruit or lemon on the palette. It definitely is a very dry wine (little sweetness) with some moderate acidity. The acidity seems to overpower the balance of the wine, but it has a moderate finish. It’s definitely better if it’s not refrigerator cold. And at three years old, this wine is probably getting close to the end of its shelf life.

Grade: C Price: $7

Wine Reviewed:
Ardeche
2004
Chardonnay
Maison Louis Latour
Vin de Pays des Coteaux de L’Ardeche
France
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