A revitalized Le Clos Jordanne returned to the Niagara wine scene in 2017 with the release of its top-of-the-line, single-vineyard Le Grand Clos chardonnay and pinot noir. Having successfully established its reserve tier, the brand is launching its rejuvenated Village label with the 2019 vintage, which blends barrels of wine made from chardonnay grapes grown in three vineyards in the Niagara Region community of Jordan. This vibrant and youthful expression of the varietal offers intense pear and candied lemon flavours with some pineapple, cream and toasted notes that add richness and complexity. It's appealing now, but another year or two in the bottle will add more layers and interest if you can wait. Drink now to 2027. Score - 92. (Christopher Waters, theglobeandmail.com, July 14, 2021)