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.