{"product_id":"2024-kistler-les-noisetiers-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Kistler 'Les Noisetiers' Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully poised expression of Californian Chardonnay, Les Noisetiers 2024 combines the richness and texture for which Kistler is renowned with vibrant acidity, mineral precision and refined oak integration. Sourced from vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley, this wine displays an elegant interplay of ripe citrus, stone fruit, white flowers and its signature hazelnut character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage experienced a warmer growing season than the preceding year, producing wines of generous fruit concentration while retaining distinctive vineyard character. Kistler's careful approach to viticulture and winemaking has delivered a Chardonnay that balances richness, freshness and structural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Noisetiers is sourced primarily from Vine Hill, Trenton Roadhouse, Dutton Ranch and Laguna Ridge vineyards, situated in the Russian River Valley near the Sonoma Coast. The vineyards feature well-drained Goldridge sandy loam soils, contributing to the wine's aromatic clarity, natural acidity and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted with Kistler's proprietary heritage Chardonnay selection, known for producing small berries, naturally low yields and concentrated flavours while maintaining excellent acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested at night and gently whole-cluster pressed. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels using indigenous yeasts, preserving the natural character of the fruit and building complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 wine was matured for approximately 10 months on lees in French oak barrels, with 38% new oak. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered, retaining its texture and vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — Antonio Galloni, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“The 2024 Chardonnay Les Noisetiers is a total delight. Aromatic and light on its feet, yet also quite expansive”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReviewed 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17\/20 — Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Excellent balance between fruit and oak”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 22 July 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — CellarTracker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCommunity rating for the 2024 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1978 by Steve Kistler, Kistler Vineyards is one of California's most respected producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Based in Sonoma County, the family-owned estate has developed a cult following for its vineyard-designated wines, combining Burgundian-inspired winemaking techniques with the distinctive character of California's coastal vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKistler's Chardonnay is renowned for its concentration, refined texture and ageing potential. Historically associated with rich, oak-influenced styles, the winery has increasingly emphasised freshness, mineral definition and vineyard individuality, producing wines that balance generosity with precision and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kistler Vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Noisetiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still White Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldridge sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeast fermentation in French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 months on lees in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably Farmed, Unfined and Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Saint Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663907782958,"sku":"7897981737","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024Kistler_LesNoisetiers_Chardonnay_60b1ea83-91c1-4326-9eb8-ca7e470a8e06.png?v=1791500640","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-kistler-les-noisetiers-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}