The 2022 Bodan Roan Chardonnay from California offers a delightful tasting experience and excellent value. It features flavors of apple, pear, peach, and citrus fruits like lemon and lime. Aromas include orchard fruits, tropical notes such as pineapple and kiwi, with hints of butter and cream. This wine has a pale golden color and bright clarity. Its medium body is crisp and refreshing, balancing fruit flavors with acidity. The palate reveals layers of ripe apple, pear, peach, apricot, and citrus notes. Aging for six months in neutral oak barrels adds subtle vanilla notes without overpowering the fruit-forward profile. This oak treatment, along with full malolactic fermentation, contributes to a buttery texture and enhances complexity.
