he produced the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that triumphed in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting
The wine then matures for 12 months in large Austrian and Slavonian oak casks and barrels
the fine and chalky tannin provides an excellent balance of an initial firm grit that leads to a soft and melted finish
on what is now called Daou Mountain
this quintessential Speysider reflects all our 120 years of expertise
2019 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut [JS96][WS94] Mendocino County he produced the Chateau MontelenaProducer: Roederer Estate Region: Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California Blend: 52% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir, 2% Pinot Meunier Year: 2019 James Suckling, 96 Points Delightful citrus notes with yellow apple, faint white flowers, sourdough, brioche and a hint of hazelnut. Full bodied with a very delicate and fine bead, and crisp acidity. Beautiful finesse with an amusing transparency and freshness to it. Very refreshing, too. Fine bubbles.