Nose

Inviting aromas of citrus oil,
honeysuckle, pear and white flowers enliven the senses.

Palate

On
the palate for the silky, seamless, layers of vibrant apple, fig and
almond that follow. Notes of wet stone accent a long, honeyed
finish.

Growing Conditions

Extended, cool spring weather resulted in late
bud break. An ideal, long, temperate growing
season followed, allowing for slow, full and
even ripening of the fruit. Harvest began later
than usual. The resulting wines can be
characterized as rich and elegant with
gorgeous aromatics.

Harvest

Hand-harvested grapes

Bottling

Unblended, unfined and unfiltered; Bottled January 2007

Winemaking

♦ Whole cluster, direct to press, cold
♦ Barrel fermented with indigenous yeasts; 2 months to
completion
♦ Concurrent, spontaneous malolactic fermentation in
barrels; 4 months to completion

Aging

Aged 15 months in Francois Freres, Seguin Moreau, Cadus, Damy, Sirugue French oak barrels; 72% new. Aged sur lies and stirred biweekly.