Sonoma Cutrer 'The Cutrer' Chardonnay 2023

This structured and aristocratic white wine originates from the United States, within the prestigious Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County in California. Produced by Sonoma Cutrer, an iconic estate established in 1981 and celebrated worldwide for its single minded focus on Burgundian style Chardonnay, 'The Cutrer' serves as one of the winery's premier single vineyard expressions. Sourced exclusively from The Cutrer Vineyard's low yielding, gravelly clay loam soils and ancient alluvial river terraces, the vines benefit from a cool maritime microclimate marked by intense morning fog and warm afternoon sun.

Wine Description

Sonoma Cutrer 'The Cutrer' Chardonnay presents a luminous, pale straw gold colour in the glass with bright platinum and subtle greenish reflections along the rim. Its sensory profile is exceptionally fresh, high toned, and complex, delivering a precise, vibrant, and elegant portrait of Russian River Valley terroir. The bouquet opens with a soaring display of sliced green apple, yellow pear, lemon curd, and white peach, seamlessly layered with complex underlays of roasted hazelnut, toasted brioche, orange blossom, and a distinct line of wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied, sleek, and athletic, showcasing a succulent core of tart orchard fruit, citrus oil, and melon. It is characterized by its outstanding inner energy and an incisive, mouthwatering backbone of natural acidity that effortlessly cuts across its mid palate density. The mouthfeel is broad, weightless, and silky, framed by a tactile, creamy texture gained from traditional lees contact that carries into an extraordinarily long, dry, and mineral driven finish.