Planeta 2021 Chardonnay 750ml

The 2021 Chardonnay opens with a seductive burst of tropical citrus and fruits, mixing mango with papaya, kiwi and lime, all accentuated by sweet mint. This smooths over the palate, deeply textural, enlivened by a bump of zesty acidity that further elevates its mineral-tinged orchard fruits. The 2021 lingers impossibly long, nearly salty, with a tactile coating of residual concentration as suggestions of almond custard and white flowers punctuate the experience.

Score: 92 points -- Eric Guido, Vinous, 2023