This sake represents his desire to be closer to nature and have a true expression of terroir
Most of the Chardonnay clones were planted in 1987 with the addition of some Pinot blanc more recently in an attempt to more truly emulate a classic Burgundian white vineyard
there is no doubt that this wine will develop gracefully over the years
3 plots: (Grenache Gris & Macabeau) 50 year old vines on sandy-stony ground
Les Macherelles sits just to the south of the premier cru Les Chenevottes in the northern sector of Chassagne-Montrachet
2021 Porter Bass Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, USA l'Anglore This sake represents his desireBiodynamically farmed, all estate. The Porter Bass Estate sits just up in the hills that overlook the small town of Guerneville, CA (below the fog line, 9 miles from the Pacific Ocean). The vines struggle to ripen each year, providing the perfect environment to make balanced expressions of Coastal Russian River Valley wines. The property is 25 acres under vine (primarily planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a 2 acre Zinfandel parcel named Dots