Our Take: Bright and finely detailed, with crisp lemon, green apple, white peach, and a subtle chalky, lightly reductive character. The palate is taut and energetic, balancing a silky texture with lively acidity and a saline mineral edge, finishing long, clean, and quietly savory.

• Variety: Chardonnay
• Surface Area: 0.17 ha (0.42 ac)
• Terroir: On a southwest-facing hillside, cool site, well-draining clay soil.
• Viticulture: Purchased grapes, sustainable, 50-70 hl/ha.
• Vinification: Pressed for 1.5 hours, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months in used barrels, aged for an additional 3-7 months in tank, no fining, light filtration, SO2 added when racked to tank (20-30 ppm total at bottling).