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8.0
$70

Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2020

Producer: Kistler Vineyards
Region: Sonoma Coast, USA
Chardonnay

Vintage

2020

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

CitrusStone FruitMineralityHazelnutChamomile

Reviews (1)

8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Kistler transforms Sonoma Coast fruit into liquid gold with mineral precision.

Citrus zest and white peach leap from the glass. Chamomile whispers beneath. Hazelnut richness builds mid-palate without overwhelming the pristine fruit core. Mineral backbone runs deep—classic Sonoma Coast salinity. Oak integration flawless. Texture creamy yet vibrant. Finish stretches long with hints of wet stone and honey. This 2020 will reward patience through 2028, though drinking beautifully now.

Meyer lemon zestWhite peachRoasted hazelnutsChamomile teaWet limestoneAcacia honey

🍷 You want California Chardonnay that rivals white Burgundy for complexity and restraint.

Pairs with: Lobster thermidor, Roasted halibut with brown butter, Aged Gruyère, Duck confit with herbs

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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