Walter Hansel 2023 Chardonnay “Cuvée Alyce” Russian River Valley – 96 Points

Robert Parker 96 Points:  “The Walter Hansel Chardonnay Cuvée Alyce opens slowly to lovely aromas of warm peaches and apricots with accents of toast, roasted almonds, and honey. The medium-bodied palate is silky, super concentrated, layered, and fresh, cut through with uplifting mineral character and finishing very long. Gorgeous!“

Vinous 94 Points: “The Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce is a blend of the Hyde, Hudson, and 95 clones. It is also the richest and deepest of these Chardonnays from Hansel. Burnt sugar, lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine oil, and vanillin are nicely pushed forward. This is an especially understated vintage of Alyce.”