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8.3
$50

Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2012

Producer: Kistler Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Chardonnay

Vintage

2012

Critic Score

8.3/10

Vivino

4.5/5

Flavor Profile

CitrusStone FruitMineralityHazelnutChamomile

Reviews (1)

8.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Decade-aged Sonoma Coast stunner balances citrus precision with hazelnut richness.

Ten years transformed this into something profound. Meyer lemon and white peach emerge first, followed by wet stone minerality that screams Sonoma Coast. Mid-palate reveals roasted hazelnuts and dried chamomile. Texture is silk and steel—creamy yet driving. Acidity cuts clean through the richness. Finish lingers with saline notes and honey. This vintage hit its stride perfectly. Drink now through 2027.

Meyer lemon zestWhite peachWet graniteToasted hazelnutsDried chamomileSea spray

🍷 You want to understand why aged California Chardonnay can rival white Burgundy.

Pairs with: Dungeness crab with brown butter, Roasted chicken with herbs, Aged Gruyère, Lobster risotto

About the Producer

Kistler Vineyards

California Chardonnay benchmark since 1979. Burgundian methods. Ridge-top Sonoma vineyards.

About the Region

Sonoma Coast, USA

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