Nose
delicate floral and citrusy nuances, tropical fruit, chamomile and peppermint with a fine
touch of roasted almonds and hazelnuts
Palate
very elegantly Troy shows off his Alpine character: ripe exotic notes of mango, banana and
Galia melon are tinged with subtle tones of hazelnuts against a backdrop of incredible freshness
and salty minerality. The finish is long and juicy with a lively mineral backbone
Growing Conditions
altitude: 500 – 550 m
soil: calcareous gravel and loam
age of the vines: 25 years on average, Guyot- and Pergola-trained
slope exposure: Southeast
climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and
cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains.
Harvest
beginning of October
Winemaking
During the manual harvest each single grape is checked for
quality. The grapes are delivered in small bins and pressed without being destemmed first. Both
alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurs in Bordeaux barrels.
Aging
After 11 months on the fine
lees the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 22 months of sur lie aging.
Finally, the must clarifies naturally by sedimentation of the suspended particles
Appearance
intense golden yellow
Food Pairing
also an ideal accompaniment to many first courses: from light and fresh meals like
lemon risotto to tasty pasta dishes with truffle; this Chardonnay is a beautiful match for specialties
from the Alpine cuisine like pressed dumplings with mushrooms, baked brook trout veal tartare
or goat cheese are also a great match.
