Fermentation Conditions: No malolactic performed but sur lie aged with light stirring for 10 months until bottling.

The Chalone appellation is unique in that volcanic limestone soil interspersed with decomposed granite deposits resemble Burgundian soils in France. The vineyard sits 1800 feet above the Salinas Valley Floor on a bench on the west side of the Gavilan Mountains.  It receives less than 10 inches of rain annually and has dramatic temperature variations, night to daytime highs. The Brosseau family transitioned to organic farming in 2006 and have been Certified Organic for 10 years. Wines of this region have distinct minerality and great aging potential.

Light yellow, straw colored and brilliant in appearance. A nose of Asian pear, Granny Smith apple and sweet citrus leads into bright acidity on the palate. Rich flavors of melon and peach pair with crisp apple and tangerine zest creating perfect balance and a long finish. Aging sur lie gives this wine a richness it would otherwise not have.

 

Appellation:                      Chalone AVA
Vineyard:                          100% Brosseau
Soil Type:                          Decomposed Limestone and Granite
Harvest date:                   9/1/21
Chemistry:                       3.38 pH, 0.55 TA, 13.8% Alc.
Aging:                               50% sandstone egg and 50% 1-year-old Latour barrel
Release date:                   March 2023
Production:                     58 cases