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2023 La Rocaille Chardonnay
“La Rocaille” was acquired by Domaine Carneros in 1992, just a few years after the Château was constructed. Located on the eastern side of the Carneros appellation it is only 30 acres, our smallest vineyard, and planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The site has proven to be a winner with the grapes forming a consistent foundation to our two flagship wines, Le Rêve, and Famous Gate. At only 225 cases this release is small, just like the vineyard, but offers the highest expression of our Carneros terroir in a new format. Only 225 cases produced. Winery Exclusive.
$49.00
Tasting Notes
Delicate aromas of honeysuckle, straw, and struck match leap from the glass. The frame is lean with delicate stone fruit energized by acidity and the palate offers lemon pith, river rock, and a hint of salty ocean breeze. Two-thirds of the fermentation was conducted in the concrete “egg” tank, with one-third of the wine in barrel fermentation, mostly neutral oak with just a touch of new (33%) steam bent French oak to support but not overwhelm the fruit. The unique terroir of the La Rocaille vineyard imparts a note of minerality which is sweetened on the finish by barrel aging.
Food Pairings
Dishes that provide a creamy and bright counterpoint are an ideal match for this Chardonnay - risotto brightened with fresh herbs, or grilled oysters with a squeeze of lemon. Our winemaker TJ enjoys pairing this wine with seafood paella.
Varietal Composition
Vintage: 2023
Varietal: 100% Estate Grown Chardonnay
Clone: 100% Alexander Valley
Vineyard: 100% La Rocaille
15 Months Barrel Aged in French oak, 33% new
Acid: 0.72g/100ml
pH: 3.60
Alcohol: 14.1%
Daily Toast
Wine is sunlight, held together by water!
—Galileo Galilei