Andrew Jefford: Full yellow-gold. Lots of floral intrigue, here: very springtime. A melange of freesia and jonquil over muted grape-and-lemon fruit. Edgy, acidic, perhaps relatively early-picked, without a lot of wealth of flavor, texture, vinosity, or depth. Those floral notes are still apparent on the palate and lend it some charm, yet I would find this too soprano a Chardonnay to drink through the bottle. Very controlled and mastered; I’d love to see the summer and the vineyard surge out more prominently to create a wine of greater wealth, length, and expressive power. 14

Jancis Robinson: Mid-straw. Minerals and sherbet on the (pretty light) nose. Then chewy. Relatively austere. Pungent finish. Drink 2013–15. 16

Anthony Rose: Pale yellow in hue; this is nicely developed on the nose, with some attractively leesy barrel-stirred qualities and a light honeyed touch. The palate is pleasantly juicy if a tad on the rustic side, and while it’s quite opulent and honeyed, there’s the saving grace of a distinct pinch of cleansing acidity—even if overall the impression is one of a wine with a slightly coarse, rustic fruit quality. 15