Potelle Fourmeaux Chardonnay
The History
Chateau Potelle was born when we moved from France in
1980, to be part of the California winemaking adventure. We
wanted to be creative in making wine rather than being con
strained by the years of traditions that existed in France. At
the beginning, we found California wines to be too ripe and
rich, very bold, and way too oaky. Soon we realized that a culinary revolution was taking place! The food that was being created by the young American chefs was more delicate and refined – the ingredients were respected and celebrated. The
marriage of quality and simplicity eliminated the need for the
“gravy” cover up. In food and in wine, less is more. Alas, we
were on the same page!
The Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Note
Near perfect growing condi ons in 2016 created a wine of
great complexity. Intense aromas of freshly baked brioche, peach
blossoms, candied orange, marzipan, lemon oil, yellow peach and
dried apricots. Notes of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, lemon custard
with meringue and subtle white truffle interact to complete a multilayered and very intense bouquet. In the mouth, the texture is ample and creamy while remaining balanced with a lingering mineral finish. Approachable now, the wine will reward several years of
cellaring and continue to develop for years, much like its Burgundian cousins from Corton-Charlemagne.