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‘La Proportion Dorée’

Sonoma County Sémillon – Sauvignon Blanc

A harmonious blend of the three classic white Bordeaux varietals, this unique cuvée was inspired from the finest producers of Pessac-Léognan.  The Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle come from dry-farmed vineyards in the Golden State’s Sonoma County.  Classical winemaking techniques such as élevage sur lies (aging on the lees) and bâtonnage (stirring) contribute to this true vin de garde.  As in architectural arts, it is ‘The Golden Ratio’ or ‘La Proportion Dorée.’

Winemaker notes:

Bright yellow, with an intense bouquet of candied lemon, stone fruits and honeysuckle intermixed with notes of ripened apricot, juniper berry, fresh quince, beeswax and liquid minerals.  Full-bodied, boasting a seamless texture, refined and complex, the ‘La Proportion Dorée’ will age gracefully for 20 years.

Luc Morlet

Property Name

‘La Proportion Dorée’

Name Meaning

The Golden Ratio

Typical varietal composition

Sémillon (69%) Sauvignon Blanc (30%) Muscadelle (1%) 

Type of wine

Cuvée blend of five vineyards

Appellation

Sonoma County

Vineyard singularity

50–100-year-old vines; Loamy to gravelly soils; One cluster per shoot ‘de rigueur’; Sauvignon Blanc Musqué 

Typical harvest date

September-October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster

Fermentation

In barrel through native yeast

Upbringing

14 months in French Oak barrels from selected artisan Coopers

Bottling

Unfined; coarse filtration to prevent Malolactic

Ideal cellaring

3 to 5 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

15-20 years

Serving

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