7.8
$62
Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2017
Producer: Kistler Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Chardonnay
Vintage
2017
Critic Score
7.8/10
Vivino
4.3/5
Flavor Profile
CitrusStone FruitMineralityHazelnutChamomile
Reviews (1)
7.8
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026
Kistler delivers pristine citrus-driven Chardonnay with haunting mineral backbone.
Bright lemon oil and white peach leap from glass. Chamomile whispers. Hazelnut richness balanced by steely minerality. Stone fruit concentration builds mid-palate. Clean acidity drives long finish. Oak integrated perfectly—no heavy hand here. This 2017 shows Kistler's restraint. Will evolve beautifully through 2025.
Meyer lemon oilWhite peachWet limestoneToasted hazelnutsDried chamomileSea salt
🍷 You want California Chardonnay that whispers instead of shouts.
Pairs with: Dungeness crab with brown butter, Roasted halibut, Aged Gruyère, Lobster risotto
About the Producer
Kistler Vineyards
California Chardonnay benchmark since 1979. Burgundian methods. Ridge-top Sonoma vineyards.