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2007 Joullian Chardonnay (Monterey)
- Price Per Bottle $23.00
- Price Per Case $234.60
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Winemaker’s Notes
2007 Joullian Chardonnay • Monterey
In 2007, Joullian continued to pursue aromatics and texture in our
Monterey Chardonnay blend with the addition of several Dijon Chardonnay
clones from Vina Monte Nero Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands.
'VMN' emphasizes the white peach and round texture found in the Roger
Rose (musquet Dijon clone) and SMD Vineyards (old Wente clone) while
the Mission Ranch (Robert Young clone) and the 30 year old Sleepy
Hollow, La Reina, and River Road Vineyards provide power, backbone and
longevity to the blend.
All
but 2 lots are barrel fermented with multiple yeast strains, which are
stirred every 2 weeks for 2-4 months, and aged sur lie until bottling.
Simultaneous yeast and malolactic fermentations are encouraged to
minimize one-dimensional butterscotch flavors and maximize texture
while allowing the fruit to shine through. We use only tight-grained
French oak barrels coopered from stave wood that is cured for 3 years.
This
reduces overt "oakiness" while enhancing fruit, typicity and mouth
feel. Two of the most aromatic musts were cold tank fermented to boost freshness and floral aspects of the blend. After a year of bottle age, our 2007 Monterey Chardonnay displays great aromatics, suppleness and length on the palate. Enjoy it today, or age it another 3-5 years in a cool cellar for added aromatics, richness and complexity.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
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| Varietal Content: |
100% Chardonnay |
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| Vineyard Sources: |
26% River Road, Santa Lucia Highlands
14% Roger Rose, Arroyo Seco
14% SMD, Monterey
13% Mission Ranch, Arroyo Seco
10% Vina Monte Nero, Santa Lucia Highlands
10% La Reina, Santa Lucia Highlands
10% Vinco, Santa Lucia Highlands
3% Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands
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| Appellation/AVA: |
Monterey County |
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| Harvest Date: |
September 25 – October 23, 2007
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| Sugar At Harvest: |
24.8% Brix |
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| Fermentation: |
80% Barrel fermented with multiple strains of Burgundian yeast
80% Malolactic fermentation
20% Tank fermented
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| Barrel Aging: |
9 months sur lie in 20% new French oak barrels
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| Alcohol: |
14.1% |
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| Total Acidity/pH: |
6.4g/L 3.52
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| Residual Sugar: |
Dry (0.05%)
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| Total Production: |
4,311 cases (750ml)
75 cases (375ml)
24 cases (1.5L)
18 bottles (5.0L) |
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| Release Date:
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April 1, 2009
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TASTING NOTES:
Light straw gold color. Floral white peach, hazelnut, lychee, and toasty aromas are amplified in a lush entry that leads to a burst of white peach, lemon meringue and crème brulée flavors, which finish soft, round and with a hint of smoke.
FOOD COMPANIONS:
Fabulous aperitif wine…irresistible by itself. This delicate wine’s rich tropical fruit and aromatics match up with sole, sand dabs, roast chicken, and quail, plus roast pork and simple pastas drizzled with olive oil. | |