2020 Mauritson Chardonnay
Alexander Valley
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate, "Dobbins Vineyard"
Composition
100% Chardonnay
Production
274 cases
Aging
11 months barrel fermented and aged in oak barrels 100% French, 10% New
Alcohol %
14.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
On the nose, enticing aromas of summer yellow plum,
crushed almond, brioche flakes and wet stone give way to
high-toned notes of honeysuckle blossom. On the palate,
this wine expresses purity and tension. The entry is very
fresh and inviting and highlights the wonderful
creaminess that comes from nine months of intermittent
bâtonnage. Beautiful minerality frames crisp green apple
with alluring hints of citrus skin and dried chamomile
petal. This Chardonnay will drink gracefully over the
next 5-8 years.
Vineyard Notes
This single vineyard Chardonnay comes from our home
ranch in Alexander Valley where we hand-harvested the
fruit from just 10 rows atop a tiny plateau. Here, as in
Burgundy, the smallest variations in terrain can result in
the difference between a Grand cru versus Premier cru.
Our Grand cru plateau site consistently delivers on
balance, precision and complexity.
Winemaker Notes
Our 2020 Alexander Valley Chardonnay showcases the
beautiful ripe fruit of California Chardonnay with the
elegance and complexity of its Burgundian ancestor. The
wine is 100% barrel-fermented with only 10% new
French oak aged on 100% gross lees.