2019 FEL Chardonnay, Savoy Vineyard
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A consistent benchmark for great California Chardonnay, Savoy Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautiful wine full of complexity and nuance.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Vineyard Designation
Savoy Vineyard
Aging
aged sur lie for 18 months.
Bottling Date
February 23, 2021
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Savoy Vineyard, long-recognized as a benchmark vineyard in Anderson Valley, is located in the “Deep End” of the valley, west of the town of Philo. The maritime influence and moderate daytime temperatures contribute to the wine’s balance, acidity and elegant flavor profile. This wine is made of a blend of Wente and Prosser clonal selections.
Production Notes
The fruit was harvested on September 17th and 18th at an average of 23.4° Brix and whole-cluster pressed to tank and settled for 24 hours. Fermentation occurred in 45% new 500-liter French oak puncheons.
Winemaker Notes
The nose has pronounced aromas of orange blossom, lemon peel, and struck flint that give way to notes of Anjou pear and toasted coconut. Flavors of Meyer lemon, kiwi, and lime zest fill the mouth, while hints of brioche intrigue the palate. The bright acidity keeps the finish long and clean. - Ryan Hodgins, Winemaker
Other Notes
230 cases