Clos Du Bois California Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Du Bois
Label Name:
 
California Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (various coastal and Sonoma vineyards)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
typical reviews note 3–4/5 consumer ratings (Wine. com, BevMo). Previous Clos du Bois Chardonnay vintages have received favorable scores from publications (e. g. , Wine Enthusiast has scored other Clos du Bois Chardonnays around 88–90)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied, creamy California Chardonnay with aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear and citrus; flavors of baked apple, lemon zest, toasted oak and vanilla, finishing with balanced buttered texture and bright acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: chicken Alfredo, grilled salmon, lobster with butter sauce, creamy pasta. Asian: miso-glazed cod, teriyaki salmon, tempura, mild coconut curry (Thai), sushi with creamy sauces.

Production Method
Blend of grapes from California vineyards; ~70% barrel fermentation with partial malolactic fermentation, lees stirring and oak aging to add creaminess and toast.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Bois, founded in 1974 by Frank Woods in Sonoma County, produces approachable, widely distributed California wines from a mix of estate and coastal growers.