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2011 Paul Lato Belle de Jour Hilliard Bruce Vineyard Chardonnay

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February 25, 2024 - $46

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

A knockout, white Burgundy-styled profile with clean Chardonnay fruit (apple, citrus), edgy minerality, toast and hints of nuttiness all emerging from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, supremely pure and detailed,

93Vinous / IWC

Lemon, jasmine and crushed rocks all jump from the glass in this pure, crystalline wine. The cool, bracing personality of the year comes through in spades. Sweet floral notes add lift on the precise, crystalline finish.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.