Hyde de Villaine Comandante Chardonnay 2019

Hyde de Villaine Comandante Chardonnay 2019

 

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Hyde de Villaine
Comandante Chardonnay 2019
  • Vintage : 2019
  • Country : USA
  • Region : California
  • Subregion : Napa
  • Type : White
  • Style : Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 13,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Chardonnay

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RP Robert Parker 97 2019
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History of Hyde de Villaine Estate

The story of Hyde de Villaine began in 2000, merging the expertise and heritage of two distinguished wine families. The Hyde family, known for their viticultural excellence in Napa Valley, joined forces with Aubert de Villaine, co-director of the esteemed Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy.

This unique partnership brings together Old World traditions and New World innovation, creating wines that reflect the terroir, the varietal, and the vintage with minimal intervention.

Larry Hyde contributes his extensive experience in California farming, particularly in Carneros, while Aubert de Villaine imparts the refined winemaking techniques of Burgundy.

Hyde de Villaine (HdV)

Region and Vineyards

Hyde de Villaine wines are exclusively produced from the Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, Napa Valley. Purchased by the Hyde family over 33 years ago, this vineyard is renowned for producing some of the best single-vineyard wines in the country. The vineyard spans sedimentary terraces with shallow, loamy soil and ancient streambeds, combined with the cool Carneros climate and gentle winds, creating moderate hydric stress that maximizes vine potential.

The vineyard practices sustainable viticulture, minimizing soil compaction and promoting a healthy microbial ecosystem. Avoiding chemical fertilizers and herbicides, the vines thrive in a naturally balanced environment, with beneficial organisms and bacteria helping to naturally repel diseases. Insectary flowers are planted throughout the vineyard to combat pests without pesticides.

Winemaking

All grapes at Hyde de Villaine are hand-picked and meticulously sorted to ensure only the finest clusters are used. The winery is designed to handle grapes gently, using gravity to minimize mechanical pumping. Custom equipment and co-fermentation of specific lots enhance the distinctive characteristics of each lot. The wines are aged in French oak barrels, with winemaker Stéphane Vivier overseeing each barrel personally until the final blend is created.

Stéphane Vivier, who joined the venture in 2002, brings his expertise in viticulture and winemaking from Burgundy. Born and raised in Burgundy, France, Stéphane has honed his skills in renowned vineyards and cellars, adapting strict viticultural and vinification techniques to the unique fruit of Hyde Vineyard.

Wine Range

  • Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay: The flagship wine, Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay, stands out for its minerality, structure, and natural acidity. Sourced from older vines, it undergoes aging in French oak (20% new) for 12 months, followed by three months in stainless steel and 14 months of bottle maturation. This wine, reminiscent of grand cru Burgundy, has a great aging potential of up to two decades.
  • Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine: A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from 22-year-old vines, Belle Cousine is named in honor of Pamela Fairbanks de Villaine, Larry Hyde’s cousin. This wine expresses the character of the place with a minerality cherished by the Burgundian palate.

Did you know?

The label of Hyde de Villaine wines bears the coat of arms of the De la Guerra family, one of California's oldest winemaking families, symbolizing the rich tradition, family heritage, and winemaking history that HdV embodies.

Robert Parker (RP) : 97 Points (2019)
The 2019 Chardonnay Comandante is a selection of six barrels that came from the original Wente selection vines at Hyde Vineyard, planted in 1979 and still on AXR-1 rootstock. It was matured in about 30% to 40% new French oak, and winemaker Guillaume Boudet notes, "Over the years we have been toning down the toastiness of our oak, so it integrates a bit better." The 2019 is extraordinarily expressive, with concentrated fruits, flinty mineral character and integrated spicy nuances. The nose offers singular white peaches, lilac, dried herbs and lemon peel with tones of flint and beeswax, continually unfolding as it airs in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and rounded, with concentrated, slowly blossoming lemon meringue and spice and a very long, detailed finish. Wow!

Hyde de Villaine Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Hyde de Villaine Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Hyde de Villaine
Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
WS
96
RP
96
VN
93
This Chardonnay exemplifies the marriage of Burgundian tradition and Californian innovation, offering a wine of remarkable texture, balance, and a distinct sense of place.
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Hyde de Villaine Californio Syrah 2018
Hyde de Villaine Californio Syrah 2018
Hyde de Villaine
Californio Syrah 2018
RP
96
VN
98
JS
94
Rooted in California’s rich cultural history, Californio Syrah pays homage to the Spanish pioneers who shaped the region while embracing the modern artistry of Napa Valley winemaking.
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Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine 2018
Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine 2018
Hyde de Villaine
Belle Cousine 2018
RP
94
VN
93
JS
94
Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine is a masterful Bordeaux-style blend, embodying the elegance and complexity of the Hyde Vineyard in Napa’s cool Carneros region. With its rich layers and seamless balance, this wine is a true testament to the artistry of Napa Valley winemaking.
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JS
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RP
94
VN
94
JS
96
A wine of profound elegance and depth, Ygnacia Pinot Noir showcases the unique character of seven heritage clones, delivering a complex, layered expression of New World Pinot Noir.
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