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‘Coup de Cœur’

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Each vintage, the tasting of individual lots of Chardonnay reveals a strictly limited number of barrels with truly outstanding features. These selected barrels are then judiciously blended to compose this magnificent cuvée. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine represents our ‘Heart’s Astonishment’ or ‘Coup de Cœur.’

Winemaker notes:

Straw yellow color, the ‘Coup de Cœur’ Chardonnay consistently displays a complex bouquet of candied lemon, citrus oils, Reinette apple and strong notes of hazelnut and white truffle. Mineral driven on the palate, the mouth feel is rich yet delicate. Seamless and classic, it is wonderfully subtle and long on the finish. With a very high aging potential, this wine can be cellared for well over a decade.

Luc Morlet

Property Name

‘Coup de Cœur’

Name meaning

Heart’s Astonishment

Varietal composition

Chardonnay

Type of wine

Cuvée of best barrels

Appellation

Sonoma Coast 

Vineyard singularity

Fort Ross-Seaview & Russian River Valley; Goldridge and volcanic soils

Typical harvest date

October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster

Fermentation

In barrel through native yeast

Upbringing

Malolactic; sur lies with bâtonnage; French Oak from selected artisan Coopers

Bottling

Unfined, unfiltered

Ideal cellaring

3 to 5 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

15 to 20 years

Serving

55-59°F (13-15°C); Decant when served young