Sunrise Chardonnay 2020 by Concha y Toro

Surrounded by two prestigious Grands Crus, “Les Petits Vougeots” is a tiny and highly sought-after vineyard in the Côte de Nuits and an excellent representation of the outstanding quality of the Vougeot appellation. Its marl and limestone-rich soils lend delicacy and depth to the wine. - Hand-harvested grapes - Long maceration over several weeks, minimal pumpingover and punching-down - Pressing in pneumatic press - Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees - Light filtration before bottling Our Vougeot Premier Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” 2020 is an elegant and complex wine. Behind its intense ruby color, It shows a fruity nose reminiscent of blackcurrant and blackberry, with notes of laurel and elderberry. The palate is rich and elegant, with perfectly-integrated tannins. The delicate finish is highly persistent.

As history and legend purport, the Wrotham clone was discovered near Wrotham Village in southeast England; the cuttings were introduced there by the Romans some 2,000 years ago. The Wrotham clone produces a uniquely rich colour and a spicy character not often found in other Pinot Noir wines. In 1980, Dick Peterson brought the first and only Wrotham cuttings back to California and planted them in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA just south of Monterey Bay. This region boasts a cool climate and one of the longest growing seasons in California. Dick Peterson has been an innovator in the California wine industry since the 1960s. As a young man, he produced novel products such as the first wine cooler for Seagrams and Gallo’s Hearty Burgundy. He was pivotal to the success of a portfolio of wineries, including Beaulieu Vineyards with Andre Tchelistcheff, the Monterey Vineyard, Atlas Peak Vineyards and Folie à Deux Winery. Aged 14 months in burgundy oak barrels.