2024 Estate Chardonnay

Sourced exclusively from the Estate Vineyard surrounding our Château, this rare Chardonnay captures the elegance of classic Carneros at its finest. The Clone 48, descended from Louis Latour's grandson in Burgundy, lends to an unctuous richness and structure. The vineyard rows were hand-selected from the same Chardonnay that graces our Le Rêve cuvée - northeast-facing rows benefit from limited afternoon sun and an extended hang time that yields extraordinary flavor development. Fermentation took place 60% in barrel - a blend of neutral oak and new French oak - and 40% in our concrete egg tank to encourage micro-oxidation and seamless texture. The wine then rested for 14 months on the same lees from our sparkling wines, stirred periodically to build a silky, structured finish. Only 115 cases produced. Winery Exclusive.