Rombauer Proprietors Selection Chardonnay, 2022

2023 Rombauer Proprietor Selection Chardonnay | Carneros
*The Pinnacle of Rombauer's Iconic Chardonnay Portfolio*

Limited Release Details
- Release Date: September 2024
- Production: Best barrel selection
- Winemaker: Richie Allen's finest in 21 years

Technical Information
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation: Carneros
- Alcohol: 14.6%
- Harvest: October 8-26, 2023
- Brix at Harvest: 22.9°
- Aging: 7 months in American and French Oak (40% new)

Vineyard Sources
- Elite estate-owned Carneros vineyards
- Sangiacomo family partnership blocks
- Sustainable farming practices
- NDVI technology-guided cultivation
- Night harvesting

Winemaking
- Gentle whole-cluster pressing
- Cold-settled juice
- Barrel fermentation (primary and malolactic)
- Regular lees stirring
- Individual barrel selection

Tasting Profile
Aromatics
- Yellow and white nectarine
- Yellow and white peach
- Lime and grapefruit
- Honeysuckle
- Intense fruit expression

Palate
- Candied ginger
- Rich chamomile
- Freshly baked pastry
- Stone fruit layers
- Creamy, full mouthfeel

Structure
- Stunning acidity
- Round body
- Concentrated core
- Long, focused finish
- Age-worthy composition

Food Pairings
- Crab Cakes
- Barley Risotto
- Stuffed Peaches
- See Joy of Cooking for recipes

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