2021 Brosseau Vineyard Pinot Noir
Chalone Appellation
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Pressed whole-cluster, fermented in French oak
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in 100% French oak, 47% new
Production: 14 barrels
Composition: 100% Chardonnay (100% Wente Clone)
Acidity: 3.3 pH, 6.92 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: August 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660-1,700 ft; South, West, and East
Vineyard Age: 41 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in stainless steel
Cooperage & Ageing: 20 months in French oak, 64% new
Production: 18 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.4 pH, 6.99 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 24, 2021, hand harvested
Club Release: December 2023
93 points, Allen Meadows
"A complex nose of ripe and fresh black and red berries, plum and spice displays a violet top note. There is both good verve and volume to the delicious and beautifully textured medium weight flavors that conclude in a dusty, moderately austere and decidedly compact finale that displays fine length. This is very good with excellent development potential. At least some patience is advised."
92 points, James Suckling
"Aromas of forest berries, spiced cherries, wild herbs and raw spices. Medium-bodied with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy and silky, with a delicate development of cherries and red berries on the palate. Well-rounded, refined and bright, with a succulent and refreshing finish. Drink or hold."
91 points, Wine Enthusiast
"The rugged, rustic expression of this bottling reflects the rugged, rustic nature of this appellation. Aromas of boysenberry, iodine and woodsmoke lead from the nose into a palate of boysenberry sauce, soy, iodine and violet extract."