2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Chappellet Winery perfumed black-currant fruits working well

perfumed black-currant fruits working well with the crisp acidity and solid structure

The Color: Is adorned with a bright lemon yellow color

Aromas of lemon curd

Playful notes of freshly baked lemon cookies are balanced by a surprisingly long finish and mouthwatering acidity

detail and cleanliness in the wine

2023 | Shared Notes 'Les Lecons des Maitres' | Russian River Valley Chappellet Winery perfumed black-currant fruits working wellThe 2023 Les leons des matres is, quite simply, divine. Comprising mostly fruit from 50 year old vines in Ritchie, the 2023 was fermented in barrel and aged in 100% new French oak for ten months. This is so deeply minerally intense and rich. The density and weight conferred by the old vines is unmistakable, as is the phenolic power of Smillon. Green apple, lemon confit, sweet mint and chalk build through the broad, focused finish. The 2023 is one of