2007 Michel-Schlumberger "La Brume" Dry Creek Valley Chardonnay

One 750ml bottle

The 2007 Vintage gave the winemaker an opportunity to showcase this Dijon clone Chardonnay from both ranches. Even with weather extremes (excessive rainfall in the Spring, Extreme heat in July) this vintage came in right on time and delivered the expected yields and quality. This wine is 100% barrel fermented with an increased use of wild fermentation...resulting in an elegant and complex classic Michel-Schlumberger Chardonnay. 
 
Notes from the Winemaker: 
"In taking a little different approach with these tasting notes I’ll tell you what this wine doesn't do. The La Brume doesn't showcase alcohol or oak. It doesn't display overpowering diacetyl (butter flavor). It doesn't turn the corner quickly. It's not built for speed. This wine is about the journey. You’ll find classic Dijon clonal characteristics of pink grapefruit, apple and flint qualities driving it which change as you drink it. It will show you a secret side on day two. You may need two bottles to experiment (we did at our house)!" - winemaker Mike Brunson 

Pink grapefruit, apple