Vintage Notes
The 2019 Vintage began similar to the 2018, with budbreak slow to develop by the second week of March. Because of this flowering and bloom were pushed back a few weeks later similar to the previous vintage. The weather during flowering and bloom, led to consistent fruit set and berry sizes that were fairly uniform, and larger compared to any vintage in the past. Summer weather was mild and cooler compared to 2018. The
Fall weather continued to be mild and this resulted in a the longest veraison to harvest gap we have ever experienced up at our vineyard. The Cuvée Beaudry is a barrel selection of Chardonnay that is fermented and aged in 100% used French oak barrels ranging from 1-4 years of age. This Chardonnay
while being aged without any new oak is in between the body and weight of our Estate Chardonnay that features 25% new French Oak and our Cuvée Beton, which is exclusively fermented and aged in 100% concrete amphora tank. This chardonnay shows great balance, richness, texture and bright crisp stone fruit that can drink well now or age for a decade.
Wine Details
Named after “Beaudry” the son of our winemaker.
Harvest Date: October 1st-24th
Yield: 2 Tons Per Acre harvested by hand, night harvest.
Clone: 96 & 15
Ph: 3.23
Brix at Harvest: 21.8-22.9 Brix
Alcohol: 13%
Vinification: 100% Whole Cluster pressed and fermented in 100% used 1,2,3 & 4 year old French Oak barrels. 100% Full native malolactic fermentation.
Yeast: 100% Native yeast
Aged 12 months in 100% used 1,2,3 & 4 year old French Oak barrels.
300 cases produced
Unfined & Unfiltered
Winemaker: Garrett Bowlus
