Propietary Name |
Ma Douce |
Name Meaning |
My Sweet “Douce brize” from the Ocean |
Varietal composition |
Chardonnay |
Type of wine |
Vineyard designated |
Appellation |
Fort Ross-Seaview |
Vineyard singularity |
On the second ridge off Ocean
High elevation
Goldridge soil |
Typical harvest date |
End of October |
Picking |
Manual, small lugs, refer truck |
Sorting |
Cluster by cluster |
Fermentation |
In barrel through native yeast 100% Malolactic |
Upbringing |
Sur lies with bâtonnage
French oak from selected coopers |
Bottling |
Unfiltered |
Cellaring time |
5-10 years |
Serving |
Slightly below room temperature
Decanted when served young |