The 2017 Leeu Passant Chardonnay displays a rich and classic Chardonnay expression on the nose, leading to focused, medium-bodied palate, with the same minerality and focus as the 2016 bottling of the same range. There are oak-related notes of vanilla and almond butter, along with fruit tones of spiced apples and lemon curd. It has an acid-driven mid-palate with a clean core and rich mineral texture, ending with an energetic, long, tensioned finis. This wine possesses the ability to age gracefully for years to come.