Latest Technical Specifications · 2019
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Five to ten years from the 2 May 2022 review date
Region Les Cailloux
Soil Light, Sandy soils
Fermentation Vessels French oak demi-muids
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The review reports sustainable, hand-tended vineyards with mostly organic practices, early picking, and barrel fermentation and élevage in 350 L French-oak demi-muids using indigenous yeasts. It says lieu-dit and Premier Cru wines see close to 30% new oak or more, but does not give an exact Les Cailloux-specific proportion or maturation duration.
Tasting Notes Pale straw; bright lemon, apple, Bosc pear and quince; wet stone, hazelnut, bread dough, clove and subtle toasted-oak notes; zesty acidity, round texture and a mineral core.
Food Pairing Lightly smoked Monterey Bay salmon
Critics Ratings 94
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Five to ten years from the 2 May 2022 review date
Region Les Cailloux
Soil Light, Sandy soils
Fermentation Vessels French oak demi-muids
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The review reports sustainable, hand-tended vineyards with mostly organic practices, early picking, and barrel fermentation and élevage in 350 L French-oak demi-muids using indigenous yeasts. It says lieu-dit and Premier Cru wines see close to 30% new oak or more, but does not give an exact Les Cailloux-specific proportion or maturation duration.
Tasting Notes Pale straw; bright lemon, apple, Bosc pear and quince; wet stone, hazelnut, bread dough, clove and subtle toasted-oak notes; zesty acidity, round texture and a mineral core.
Food Pairing Lightly smoked Monterey Bay salmon
Critics Ratings 94
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