2014 La Pitchoune Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Clear medium yellow. Very interesting wine, would have thought it had more than 10% new French oak from how it showed on Day one. Very toasty, buttered pastries, and lemon curd on the attack. Moderate plus acidity (7.5/10) and full bodied with a long finish. A little creamy mouth feel with notes of green apples, light citrus, white floral notes and some stone fruits. Also very warm and toasty feeling throughout that simmers down as it breathes. Makes you want to cuddle up in front of the fire. Day two added more complexity with stronger citrus notes and solid minerality. Seemed a little more Burgundian on day two and we love that.
First wine we have ever tried from La Pitchoune and Andrew Berge. Made up of 100% Chardonnay from four different clones and aged in 10% new frech oak barrels for 16 months. Only 225 cases produced.
2016 till 2023.
Price Point:
$$ - Sample provided by the winery. Retail price is $48.00.