> 2006 Chasseur Lorenzo Chardonnay
2006 Chasseur Lorenzo Chardonnay
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 Flinty mineral notes bring a chiseled edge to the aromas of spiced apple, citron, caramel and toasted nuts: the aromatic highlights of this outstanding wine. The same mineral-citric influences bring a racy feel to the palate, firming and focusing flavors of Fuji apple, preserved lemon, bees wax, vanilla and hints of hazelnut cream. |
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Detailed Wine Information
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| Acidity: | : 6.8 g/L |
| Alcohol: | 14.1% |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Bottling Date: | April 07, 2008 |
| Fermentation: | 100% malolactic |
| Harvest Date: | October 17th at 24.6 degree brix |
| Oak: | French Oak |
| Release Date: | September 15, 2008 |
| Sugar: | 24.6 degrees brix |
| Time In Oak: | Seventeen months in 60 gallon French oak barrels: 67% new; 50% from Tonnellerie Sirugue and 50% from Francois Freres |
| Vineyard Notes: | Russian River Valley
Lorenzo Vineyard
Wente Lorenzo Selection
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| Vintage Notes: | A challenging vintage the 2006 set a bumper crop. Rain in the spring set the stage for microbial problems in the fall. Excessive heat in the early summer created berry damage. Copious fruit thinning at verasion and serious sorting especially by the growers in the field brought in fruit to be proud of. Finally, excessive saignee or bleeding of juice from the must at the fermenter led to a higher solid to juice ratio creating wines with excellent color and flavor concentration. |
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