Raphaelle Guyot, Robinettes Chardonnay, 2023 CHAMPCOUNT1116 detailed without being flashy

detailed without being flashy

Their 2022 Napa Valley Fumé Blanc is crafted from estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc on Goldridge soils

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aromas of wildflower honey and lanolin

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Raphaelle Guyot, Robinettes Chardonnay, 2023 CHAMPCOUNT1116 detailed without being flashyChardonnay from Les Robinettes parcel in Treigny villagea slope surrounded by wheat fields on very rocky limestone with marl and clay. The site was originally planted by a local association in 2006 and 2008; Raphalle planted her Chardonnay in 2020 using massal selection from Sylvain Pataille. Direct pressed, fermented in 300 liter barrels (larger format allowing air exchange), aged 10 months in barrel, bottled unfiltered. Puisaye Forterre terroir from