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Wine Details
Price:
$48.00 per bottle
Description:
The Thieriot Chardonnay always ferments slowly because the rocky and shallow soil results in a nutrient deficient must. Experience has taught us that the longer the fermentation the better the wine. As we harvested the 2005 Thieriot crop, the 2004 was still in barrel, bubbling away. It finished in early November, more than 13 months after harvest! We never get a large crop from these vines, but it was especially low in 2004. The grape clusters were small and the individual berries were tiny -- always a good sign with Chardonnay, since much of the flavor of the grape is in the skins. When picked, the grapes seemed to be almost bursting with flavor. The finished wine is rich, as it always is from these vines, and it has developed a strong sense of minerality that complements the depth. Look for aromas of lemon peel and toast to accompany the broad palate.
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