Rich, vibrant, creamy and expressive, this well-balanced, luscious Chardonnay is classically Californian
Aromas of Meyer lemon, PEAR, and white flowers are supported on the nose by subtle hints of oak. Followed by flavors of CRISP APPLE, tangerine, and pineapple. On the palate, the wine is CONCENTRATED and juicy with a lingering finish.
The 2018 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in small lots in 3,000- to 8,000-liter tanks and matured 40% in 225-liter oak barrels, 40% in 400-liter oak barrels and the remaining 20% in 2,500-liter oak vats for 1...
A large single plot measuring 1 hectare, planted by “massal selection” (the traditional method of selecting suitable reproductive material from the best plants, in a particular farm or other holdings) in the 1930s on marly soil with southern exposure, on the border of the communes of Puligny-Montrachet and Corpeau. Rich soil, particularly suited to the production of “generic” Burgundy appellations (Chardonnay, Aligoté and Pinot Noir).
Tasting:
Ideal drinking window of 2 to 3 years – variable depending on transport and storage conditions.Ageing potential of 5 years – variable depending on transport and storage condition
-Winery notes
The iconic Chassagne red wine is produced from a dozen plots located on the lower slopes with a wide exposure from the north-east to the south-west: a balance of a very superior aromatic quality.
Ideal drinking window of 5 to 8 yearsAgeing potential of 10 years