Hyde de Villaine - Chardonnay 'De La Guerra' 2023 (750ml)
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Hyde de Villaine |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 207070 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Hyde de Villaine Description
Hyde de Villaine was co-founded by the Hyde family of Napa Valley and the de Villaine family of Burgundy. Aubert de Villaine, Co-Director of Domaine de la RomanéeConti, married Larry Hyde’s cousin, Pamela, bringing the two families together. Hyde de Villaine wines represent the shared histories and winemaking philosophies of these families and one iconic single vineyard.
Honoring the Hyde family’s winemaking legacy, we proudly reintroduce the de la Guerra Chardonnay. In the early 1800s, Hyde family patriarch Don Jose de la Guerra y Noriega built Santa Barbara’s Casa de la Guerra while serving as mission Comandante. This adobe house became the city’s cultural hub, where the family hosted fiestas and began making award-winning wines. Our de la Guerra Chardonnay pays tribute to these early California winemaking roots. Vineyards are Hyde and Firetree - both located on the eastern edge of Carneros Napa.
Tasting Note: Aromas of apple, pear, guava, stone, and citrus blossoms lead to hints of hazelnut and flint. The palate shows lemon curd and pear balanced by baked apple and mineral notes. This medium-weight Chardonnay offers rich texture with fresh acidity and focus. Enjoyable year-round.
James Suckling: 95 Points
A gateway into the HDV lineup. Aromas of grilled lemons, salted nuts and wet stones. The palate is taut and precise, with underlying power and grace. Exceptional.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay De La Guerra is a terrific introduction to this range from Hyde de Villaine. Hints of apricot, chamomile, tangerine oil and light tropical inflections unfurl in the glass. This vibrant, steely Chardonnay is so expressive. Think of the De La Guerra as the village wine here. What a delight.
