Nose
This elegant wine intrigues with
aromatics of lychee, white peach, and thyme.
Palate
The mineral‐driven, balanced finish is
preempted by flavors of pomaceous fruits, hazelnuts and honeyed phyllo dough.
Growing Conditions
2012 has been described by many as “textbook perfect,” with both yields
and quality being well above average. The growing season was long and mild, leading to even
ripening, and harvest was completed before the first storm of the season arrived in late
October. The wines from 2012 are expressive, balanced and delicious!
Harvest
Hand‐harvested grapes.
Bottling
Unfined and unfiltered; bottled January 2014.
Winemaking
Whole cluster, direct to press, cold
Barrel‐fermented with indigenous yeasts; 8 months to completion
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
Aged 11 months in French oak barrels; 57% new. Aged sur lies; biweekly bâtonnage.