September 2025 2 Whites – Cellar
MATERRA CUNAT FAMILY VINEYARDS 2022 CHARDONNAY
Tasting Notes
The wine has vibrant aromas of lemon zest and green apple, with hints of brioche and beeswax.Ā Flavors include yellow pear and nectarine, with a bright acidity and creamy texture.Ā It maintains a fruit-forward and refreshing profile because it did not undergo malolactic fermentation.
Details
- APPELLATION: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, Estate Grown
- VARIETAL: 100% Chardonnay
- ALCOHOL: 14.2%
- HARVEST DATE: August 25 to August 30, 2022
- BOTTLING DATE: July 2023
- CASE PRODUCTION: 1,975 cases
- OAK AGING: 24% new French oak barrels, for 10 months
- PH/TA: 3.29/6.2g/L
- ADDRESS: 4326 Big Ranch Rd, Napa, CA 94558
- PHONE: 707.224.4900
- WEBSITE: materrawines.com
CHAMPAGNE PHILIPPE FONTAINE BRUT TRADITION NV
Blend:Ā 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
Terroir:Ā Balnot sur Laignes and Les Riceys: 30 year old vines, chalky and marly soils from the superior Jurassic era
Elevation:Ā 590 feet
Farming:Ā Sustainable farming
Aging:Ā 24 months sur latte
Bottled:Ā At the estate, minimum 3 months before release
Tasting notes
Philippe Fontaine’s flagship bottling is a Blanc de Noirs cĆ©page with extended time en tirage.Ā These steps provide a complexity and creamy richness not commonly found in such affordable Champagnes.Ā The palate has golden citrus and orchard fruits, with a silky texture that leads into a very fresh and cleansing finish.
Pairing
This value wine pairs well with apƩritifs, soft cheeses, and any light fare.
