Trait Wines ‘88’ Chardonnay Altesse and a gentle nutty‑mineral echo

and a gentle nutty‑mineral echo

combining structure

Bottled without filtration

and gentle oak influence add depth and complexity

the nose shows pretty notes of red fruit

Trait Wines ‘88’ Chardonnay Altesse and a gentle nutty‑mineral echoThe palate is precise, mineral, and quietly powerful, opening with lemon curd, white peach, and grapefruit zest lifted by fresh, driving acidity that gives the wine tension and cut. Texture is silkytight with fine oak framing, offering depth without overt richness. The midpalate shows flint, struckmatch hints, almond meal, and a chalky mineral line, adding savoury complexity beneath the citrusstone fruit. The finish is long, focused, and