| Producer | Le P'tit Paysan |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Arroyo Seco |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Sku | 20582 |
| Size | 750ml |
Le P’tit Paysan is a small producer focused on showcasing the quality and diversity of the wines that Monterey and the nearby AVAs can create. Ian Brand is the owner and winemaker. He is known for his progressive approaches in the vineyard, his commitment to organic farming as well as his excitement for Monterey being an excellent terroir in California. Brand looks for shallow, rocky soils, good site selection and proper varietal match with the soil and climate. The often overlooked greater Monterey Bay Area has a plethora of underappreciated, rocky vineyards, many of which contain a high proportion of limestone.
The Jack's Hill Chardonnay is from the small La Belle Rose Vineyard planted on iron oxide granite soil. The climate here on the east side of the Salinas Valley is cool, allowing for retention of acidity in the grapes as they slowly ripen and develop their flavor. The wine displays bright aromatics with a wonderful balance of acidity and fruit with a long, refreshing finish. This is an extremely versatile and food friendly Chardonnay that could pair with a large selection of dishes from pan-fried flounder to grilled lobster tail to marinated chicken.
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