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2006 Chalk Hill Chairman's Club Botrytised Sémillon 375ml
$40.00 / Bottle
$480.00 / Case
Wine Profile
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varietal: | Semillion |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Harvest Date: | 22-Oct-06 |
| Sugar: | Brix: 36.9 |
| Acid: | T.A. 6.9 g/l |
| PH: | pH: 3.70 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 18 Months | |
| 71% | New French Oak |
| Fermentation: | Barrel fermented with weekly batonnage; fermentation ceased naturally |
| Bottling Date: | 10-Apr-08 |
| Alcohol %: | 13.8% |
| Winemaker Notes: | In late October 2006, Chalk Hill’s Semillon vineyards exhibited a near-perfect infection of Botrytis, the ‘noble rot,’ with grape sugars reaching an average of 36.9 º Brix. The carefully selected clusters were gently pressed into a rich nectar and fermented and aged in 100% oak barrels. Fermentation was longand slow, ceasing naturally at 13.8% alcohol and 6.7% residual sugar. This Chairman’s Club offering combines distinct aromas of orange spice, honeyed apples, dolce de leche and vanilla bean. The palate echos the nose, with flavors of poached pears, carmelized sugar, candied citrus, and delivers balanced acidity and texture, extending the flavors into a lingering finish. |
Winemaker Notes:
In late October 2006, Chalk Hill’s Semillon vineyards exhibited a near-perfect infection of Botrytis, the ‘noble rot,’ with grape sugars reaching an average of 36.9 º Brix. The carefully selected clusters were gently pressed into a rich nectar and fermented and aged in 100% oak barrels. Fermentation was longand slow, ceasing naturally at 13.8% alcohol and 6.7% residual sugar. This Chairman’s Club offering combines distinct aromas of orange spice, honeyed apples, dolce de leche and vanilla bean. The palate echos the nose, with flavors of poached pears, carmelized sugar, candied citrus, and delivers balanced acidity and texture, extending the flavors into a lingering finish.
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