LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive / 2023 LVE Carneros Chardonnay

Our Chardonnay is crafted from a harmonious blend of four distinct vineyards-three nestled in the breezy Carneros region and one rooted in Napa. The southwestern vineyards, with their cooler temperatures and clay-rich soils, contribute vibrancy and crispness. In contrast, the hillside vineyards, blessed with warmer conditions and sandy soils, lend depth and subtle complexity. Together, these terroirs create a Chardonnay that is bright, layered, and elegantly structured. The wine is entirely barrel-fermented in a curated selection of French oak barrels, with 28% being new oak, and aged gracefully for 10 months before bottling. Undergoing full malolactic fermentation, using both native and inoculated yeasts, it delivers a balanced, refined acidity, culminating in a beautifully integrated and expressive wine.