Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2023, Alma de Cattleya Red with each variety fermented separately

with each variety fermented separately in concrete tanks

all planted on the Douro's signature schist soils

just Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley in all its unadulterated glory

made entirely of estate fruit that has been in the family since

Champagne Bonnet Gilmert is based in the Grand Cru village of Oger

Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2023, Alma de Cattleya Red with each variety fermented separatelyDelicious Chardonnay sourced from vineyards around the Russian River AVA, this is barrel fermented and aged on its lees in old oak for texture. It's ripe and forward but with lovely detail, citrus peel and fresh grapefruit coming to the fore.