2016 Langtry Genevieve Vineyard Chardonnay, Guenoc Valley AVA
Winemaker Notes
Our 2016 Genevieve Vineyard Chardonnay is an elegant and
dynamic expression of our estate vineyard. The palate possesses
a great balance of oak, butter and fruit, with melon and
honeydew at the forefront. The viscous mid palate is
complemented with a bright acidity and creamy notes which
linger on the finish.
Composition
99% Chardonnay, 1% Marsanne
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Guenoc Valley
Acid
5.80 g/L
pH
3.60
Aging
10 months in neutral oak
Alcohol %
14.50
Vineyard Notes
This ten acre, valley floor Chardonnay block sits a quarter mile east of
the Langtry house on fairly shallow, gravelly clay loam soils with high
magnesium and low nutrient content that limits vine vigor and crop
levels. Very cool nights allow for excellent acidity and rich, fully
mature fruit with abundant flavor and character. This Chardonnay is
composed of small cluster Dijon clones 76 and 96.
Production
Only 89 cases produced