Trefethen Library Selection Chardonnay (event) 1996

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Trefethen
Label Name:
 
Library Selection Chardonnay (event)
Vintage:
 
1996
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley - Oak Knoll District
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Library Selection bottlings are occasionally reviewed in cellar tastings

Tasting Note
Golden, mature Chardonnay with baked apple, lemon curd, honey, toasted almond, vanilla and caramel; integrated oak, bright citrus acidity and a long, savory finish with nutty, butterscotch nuances.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster in butter, grilled salmon, creamy pasta (mushroom/alfredo). Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura, sushi (fatty tuna/salmon), chicken katsu, mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Fermented to preserve freshness (primarily stainless steel), minimal or partial malolactic fermentation; aged ~6–10 months in older/neutral French oak to integrate oak without heavy toast.

Vineyard Info
Trefethen Family Vineyards (estate in Oak Knoll District), founded by John and Janet Trefethen in the 1970s; noted for estate-grown Chardonnay and a library-vintage program from long cellared bottlings.