L'Etoile
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L'Etoile
Chardonnay, Savagnin
This blend of Chardonnay 60% and Savagnin 40% is all from the l’Etoile AOC. The vineyards are west facing and vines are 35 years old. Etoiles refers here to the marl and limestone soils rife with the fossilized remains of ancient, tiny marine animals, including some shaped like stars. This marine sediment soil imbues the wine with terrific minerality and a compelling texture. This is Chardonnay with 33 months of lees aging — citrus, salt and oyster shell are the dominant flavours here.