Chardonnay Les Pierres, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley, California State, USA
USA
750 ml
€49.70
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Region
- California State, Russian River Valley
Tasting notes
A beautiful pale straw color. Classic aromas of lemon zest, wet stone and citrus blossom. A beautifully balanced mouthfeel combines with freshness that gives the wine its sleek, focused palate structure with a nice oak integration. Flavor notes of lime, mineral, roasted nuts, and sweet spices dissolve into the light, creamy palate. The medium-plus finish is satisfyingly long.
Vinification
Harvest starts in the early mornings and then the grapes are cooled down to preserve the fruit’s fresh flavors and natural acidity. After hand-sorting, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed to avoid bitter tannins from the skins and grape seeds. The cool, golden-green, free-run juice is then settled naturally in tanks for a few days before heading to French oak barrels for fermentation. 100% of the vintage is barrel-fermented on the lees in one-year- old oak for five months.
Ageing
After fermentation on the lees in one-year-old oak for five months, the Individual block components are blended to create the cuvee and placed in three-year-old oak for additional aging. After bottling, the wine is bottle-aged for an additional 6 months before releasing.
Food pairing
A perfect seafood pairing wine. Try it with ceviche, halibut and sushi.
