Nose
This wine opens with notes of brioche, yellow apples, quince, fresh cream, and Meyer lemon zest.
Palate
On the palate, the frothy mousse gives way to a richly extured mid-palate with great acid and a long, biscuit finish. Enjoy this wine with poached white fish with lemon, or a steaming bowl of linguine and clams.
Growing Conditions
2013 was the second of three generous vintages, with overall quantity coming just under that of 2012.
Winemaking
The slight reduction in quantity allowed for excellent quality, with fantastic concentration of flavors and a structure that lends itself to long aging. This 2013 Devaux Ranch Blanc de Blancs is a blend of several blocks of Chardonnay from our estate vineyard in Carneros. With the great flavor concentration and beautiful balance between ripe fruit and acidity, the winemaking team felt this was the best expression of the vintage.
