Palate
An intense well structured wine, with depth, balance and length. This
Chardonnay is more true Burgundy style that has a floral, citrus, and
mineral notes in the nose that will open up and show flavors of
honeysuckle, apple, pineapple with a hint of vanilla. It is a “red wine
drinkers” – white wine. This is designed to age and improve for many years. The fruit should
peak in 2017 when it will become richer and silkier in texture through
2020.
Growing Conditions
100% Chardonnay (Old Wente Clone) originally a selection from
Meursault. Grown in three small blocks including Mitch Cosentino’s
home vineyard which provided the budwood for the other two.
Aging
The wine was barrel fermented and aged in specially made French oak
Burgundy barrels designed for winemaker Mitch, styled Chardonnays
exclusively for 12 months, 40% new. There is no malolactic
fermentation, so this wine retains its bright natural acidity and as a
result will age for many years
