Racines – Bentrock Vineyard Chardonnay – Sta. Rita Hills – White – 2017:

 

Racines Bentrock Chardonnay: A Sta. Rita Hills Masterpiece

This RACINES BENTROCK VINEYARD CHARDONNAY BLANC is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between Burgundy’s Domaine de Montille and Champagne’s Pierre Péters, focusing on the cool-climate potential of California’s Sta. Rita Hills.

Harvested from the high-altitude, rocky Bentrock Vineyard, this dry white wine achieves a rare blend of Burgundian elegance and Californian *verve*. It exhibits a taut, mineral structure that will reward patient cellaring, appealing directly to those who appreciate fine white Burgundy.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Brilliant pale straw.
• Aroma: Highly expressive, leading with saline, chalky minerality, and concentrated citrus peel, white flowers, and a background note of subtle creaminess.
• Taste: Focused and linear, with a distinct mineral drive and a firm, persistent acid structure. Flavours are clean lemon, de-skinned green apple, and a polished, seamless texture that avoids austerity.

Serving Suggestions

Serve lightly chilled (12-14°C). Pair with elegant, butter-finished dishes. Decanting is recommended for younger vintages to allow the full aromatic complexity to emerge.

Sta. Rita Hills 2017
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