Made from 100% Chardonnay in the Traditional Method. Secondary fermentation in the bottle and aged in tierage for a minimum of 2 years.
Aromas of brioche, mandarin, meringue. Flavors of buttered toast, honeysuckle, and lemon curd.
Chardonnay was picked early for acidity retention. Grapes were pressed gently and juice was fermented in 2 yr old French oak barrels. Allowed to age for 4 months before spending 2 yrs in tirage.
The fruit for this wine comes from a couple of different vineyards. One vineyard sits between 900' and 1200' elevation. Southeast aspect, with 10% grade. Rocky soil comprised of shale, limestone and clay. The other is a similar elevation but is comprised of green stone and quartz and is a Southwest aspect.
