and winter‑citrus brightness reflects the premier‑cru slope’s warm exposure and Kimmeridgian limestone
and a balsamic lift that builds toward a vibrant
and a whisper of grassiness
This Hawkes Bay Chardonnay is cool and lightly smoky
The result is a wine of great structure and extreme elegance
Clos Venturi 'Altare' Blanc' Barbera and winter‑citrus brightness reflects theClos Venturi Altare Blanc 2022 opens with luminous, highaltitude freshness: aromas of citrus blossom, ripe pear, and white peach mingle with wild herbs, fennel pollen, and a cool granitedriven minerality that is unmistakably HauteCorse. The palate is vibrant, supple, and quietly textural, offering juicy orchardfruit purity supported by lively acidity and a fine, chalkedged saline thread that keeps the wine focused and energetic. Subtle notes of lemon