Limited stock. Sitting atop gravelly clay loam in an ancient riverbed thick with cobblestone, Les Pierres is from one of the most hallowed vineyards of Sonoma-Cutrer. Each day, fog from San Pablo Bay arrives to temper the warm Sonoma Valley temperatures, resulting in a long growing season that allows for full maturation & ripening. Full of deep, complex flavours that speak to the leanness of the soil, Les Pierres is a wine worthy of our Grand Cru approach. Fine yellow-gold with perfect clarity, the wine displays distinct aromas of spice & lemon-lime over a pronounced flinty mineral backbone typical of the vineyard. Signature flavours of green apple & lemon evolve to dried lemon peel & lime zest, while floral notes recall the acacia flowers of the Burgundy countryside in spring. A broad mid-palate reveals a touch of spun honey. Careful oak ageing & fermentation impart a hint of fresh-baked bread crust. The wines structure is firm, focused & elegant, & the remarkably long finish is classic Les Pierres: tight, lemon-mineral, extending with great acidity. A Chardonnay for the ages
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