Le Grand Clos

2020 Chardonnay

A chalky, lime-tinged, almost granitic, quarry-dust quality permeates every layer of the wine. These notions mingle together on the nose with a touch of the just slightly waxy, lightest of acacia honey aromas. The texture is fine and refined with slight ‘tilleul’ (perhaps even chestnut) tones on the midpalate and finish.

$49.95 / 750 ml Bottle

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Winemaker Notes

The Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir hails from the 'artistic' 2020 vintage, in which the warm, dry harvest conditions allowed for unhurried, considered choices that ultimately respected the transparency of the local terroir and character of the year. Both Le Grand Clos Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blocks happen to come from parcels on the western side of the Le Clos Jordanne vineyard: a happenstance of aspect and geology.

- Thomas Bachelder

Tasting Notes

Le Grand Clos Chardonnay, from the lovely and artistic 2020 vintage, overflows with dry extract and verve, and is rich, taut, and seamless. Tasting this ‘Grand Vin’ at a slightly warmer temperature than usual highlights the complexity of the Chardonnay grape at its best, showcasing its dolomitic limestone terroir.

Technical Notes

Alcohol Volume: 13.0%

Acidity: 5.6 g/L (expressed in tartic acid)

pH: 3.4

Residual Sugar: 1.5 g/L

VQA Sub-appellation: Twenty Mile Bench

Vineyard & Harvest Notes

Vineyard: Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard

Block: Blocks #1 & #2

Trellising System: Vertical Shoot Positioning: Single and Double Guyot

Planting Density: 5299 vines/ha (2145 vines/Ac)

Harvest Date: September 10th 2020

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