This barrel sample was a big hit at the 2010 Palate Press Grand Tasting. Flavors of warm caramel, Meyer lemon, and ginger zest led to a lemon and mineral finish. It showed terrific depth and great promise for the future.
WHO: Louis Jadot
WHAT: Chardonnay
WHERE: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France,
WHEN: 2009
HOW MUCH: N/P (Pre-release barrel media sample)