The 2006 Blanco is 100% Chardonnay aged in French oak for 10 months sur lie with batonnage. It is light gold in color with a pleasing perfume of buttered popcorn, mineral, melon, floral, and tropical notes. This leads to a savory, dry, concentrated white with well-integrated oak, good depth, and a lengthy, pure finish. Whether it merits the hefty price tag is another issue. All of the new releases from Chivite Collecion 125 merit outstanding ratings.Importer: Peter Deutsch, Spain Wine Collection, Congers, NY; Tel. (631) 833-6102