Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

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Winery:

Chateau St. Jean

Varietal:

Chardonnay

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Alexander Valley

Type:

White Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2012

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User Tags:  caramel, butter, fruit, resinous, citrus, oak, pome, complex, oak - heavy, acidic 

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What to Expect

Chardonnay is America's most popular grape and with good reason. Made in styles that range from steely, mineral laced wines with crisp green apple fruit to wines that are buttery, rich, and laden with tropical fruits, there is a Chardonnay that will appeal to every palate. Chardonnay is most closely associated with France's Burgundy region and California's Northern valleys though it has proven successful around the globe.

Winemakers Notes

2006 Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Chardonnay Alexander ValleyThe VineyardsThe famous Robert Young Vineyard is located in the north central Alexander Valley. The Chardonnay plantings are in alluvial clay soils. Robert Young saw an opportunity to custom tailor a Chardonnay clone that was best suited for his vineyard site. Using the best selection from his original plantings of the Wente clone, Robert Young had his Robert Young Clone certified in 1989.WinemakingSeveral blocks of Chardonnay were harvested individually on different days. Each block and harvest day is always kept separate read more...throughout the winemaking process. Classic winemaking techniques of barrel fermentation and sur lie aging in small French (100%) oak cooperage for 14 months was used. The barrels are tasted, and those of great fruit intensity and texture are selected by Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren to create this Chardonnay. In keeping with the 31-year history of this bottling, this wine is made in a non-malolactic style.Winetasting CommentsFresh aromas of yellow fruit, citrus zest and hints of honeysuckle and smoke introduce the nose of this single vineyard Chardonnay. A medium-bodied entry fills the mouth with notes of pear, citrus, honey and nutmeg. Balanced acidity and lingering notes of Meyer lemon make this an excellent food wine.Harvest Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 18, 2006Harvest Sugar: 24.8 BrixTotal Acidity: 0.66 g/100 mlpH: 3.73Alcohol: 14.4% by volumeBottled: January 2008Release: May 2008Case Production: 9,400 cases    (hide)

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