Chalk Hill Estate

< 2007 Founder's Block Chardonnay

COMPLETE TASTING NOTES

Chalk Hill Founder's Block Chardonnay is only produced in exceptional Chardonnay vintages from our “Founder’s Block” vineyard planted in 1974. The vines produce highly concen­trated fruit at very low yields. The clusters are selectively harvested for optimum ripeness. Fermented in barrel and aged on its lees for 17 months without racking, this wine was bottled without fining or filtration and went from barrel to bottle on the same day. Aromas and flavors are vast and ever-evolving: gardenia, ginger, wet stone, and fresh red apple are constant themes across vintages. The fruit from these beautiful heritage vines creates a balanced wine—its acid, fruit and texture all commingle into the sublime, providing exceptional lon­gevity in bottle. This wine can be cellared for at least ten years.

REVIEW

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Awards 2007 Chalk Hill Founder's Block Chardonnay 94 Points
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Wine Spectator awards 2007 Chalk Hill Founder's Block Chardonnay 92 Points
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar awards 2007 Founder's Block Chardonnay 90 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Chardonnay

Vineyard:

Chalk Hill Estate

Appellation:

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley

Ageing:

17 Months

Fermentation:

100% Native Yeast in Barrel; 100% Malolactic With Weekly Batonnage; 60% New French Oak

Harvested:

October 5, 2007 Average pH: 3.68 Average T.A.: 5.4 G/L Average Brix: 26

Bottled:

March 20, 2009 pH: 3.75 T.A.: 5.2 G/L Alc.: 15.0% Volume: 217 Cases