Nose
Boasts intriguing aromas of baking spices, Anjou
pear, white peach, and exotic hints of ginger.
Palate
Concentrated, rich and vibrant on the palate, layers of
juicy fruit are underpinned by refreshing acidity.
Growing Conditions
2014 was the third straight outstanding growing season in a row, following the
excellent 2012 and 2013 vintages. Dry winter and spring conditions limited canopy vigor, and a
warm growing season with a lack of extreme heat spikes resulted in prolonged, even ripening
through harvest. The resulting wines possess great site specificity, depth and quality.
Clonal Selection: Wente
Harvest
Hand-harvested, picked at night.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2016.
Winemaking
Whole cluster pressed while still cold from the field
Barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts; 7 months to completion
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation
Aging
Aged 15 months in French oak barrels; 65% new. Aged sur lies with biweekly bâtonnage.
Coopers: François Frères, Cadus, Damy, Louis Latour, and Remond.
Appearance
A pale straw-hued wine.