Nid Tissé'Hyde Vineyard' Carneros Chardonnay 2023

Question for Marie-Laure: If you had to describe this Chardonnay in terms a Burgunday region, what would you say it’s most like?
Answer: I would say the 2023 Hyde would be close to Meursault style for its textural coating and acid driven finish. 2023 was a fairly cool growing season and allowed for the fruit to hang longer and achieve lower acid levels.

With a seamless blend of richness, acidity, and freshness, the 2023 Chardonnay is both balanced and texturally refined. It offers layered notes of lemon curd, green apple, and a subtle toasty brioche nuance. Hyde Vineyard in Napa’s Carneros AVA is a top site for Chardonnay, known for its cool climate, heritage Old Wente clones, and well-draining clay loam soils. The result is Chardonnay with vibrant acidity, layered complexity, and a balanced texture.

About Nid Tissé:
Last October, I tasted the new releases from Marie-Laure Ammons’ project, Nid Tissé. The Chardonnays then felt a bit closed, but when we revisited them with her in February, they were stunning- just as I’d hoped, given the incredible pedigree of her vineyard sites and her 18 vintages alongside winemaker consultant Philippe Melka.

Her style is distinctly Burgundy-driven, shaped by her studies and time in Burgundy before moving to California. She crafts her Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with precision, achieving near perfection in the bottle.

I highly recommend trying these wines. As someone who regularly seeks out exceptional Chardonnays from both Burgundy and California for personal consumption, I’ve typically found more White Burgundies align with my palate. But more and more of our winemaker friends are now tapping into the full potential of great California Chardonnay; this is one of those instances. Below are the wines available today.