2022 Chappellet Chardonnay "Calesa Vineyard", Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE Sourced from the Calesa Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVAa subregion known for its cool Pacific breezes and long growing seasonthis single vineyard Chardonnay from Chappellet reflects a terroir driven approach. The 2022 vintage was marked by moderate conditions, allowing for a slow, even ripening and exceptional flavor development. The wine was barrel fermented and aged sur lie in French oak (with a careful use of new barrels), which

Bitouzet’s vines here were planted between 1959 and 1974 and encompass just shy of a hectare

They lightly press the fruit

aged fourteen months in barrel

When Bruno Le Roy took over in 1994

producing some of the region’s most acclaimed wines from both Premier and Grand Cru vineyards

It wasn't until the 1960's that the estate would become known as Perrot-Minot

only 375 cases are produced each year

Hand harvested off of Schlossberg

There is a short conversation which is followed by a walk in the same vineyard

Aged in 1-3 year old foudre

Driven by the ambition of surpassing their parents

makes it a versatile piece for both casual and formal occasions