Alquimista Cellars ‘Mes Filles’ Chardonnay 2017

Gold Medal at the American Fine Wine Competition, 2017

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California

Alquimista is an artisanal winery from self-proclaimed “Pinot Disciple” Greg La Follette and Patrick Dillon that aims to create vibrant, balanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in California’s cool climate. Together they have developed some of the most renowned growing sites in Sonoma and have put into place meticulous winemaking techniques that highlight the unique character and intense expression of the region.

Tasting Notes:

The cool, maritime influence is evident in this mineral-driven Chardonnay. Fruit flavors of pineapple, Bosque pear, and Gravenstein apples are balanced by great acidity and accented with hints of French oak.

Pair it With:

We absolutely love this wine with richer fish dishes, pork, chicken and anything in a cream sauce or with fungi!

Grape Varieties:

100% Chardonnay

Aging:

10 months on lees in 1/3 each new, once and twice used French barrels

Quantity Produced:

1,900

Soil:

Sandy loam

Winemaker:

Greg La Follette and Patrick Dillon

Alcohol Content:

14.1%