2022 Domaine La Calmette 'Serpent a Plumes', Vin de France Herve Souhaut Darms Lane in Napa Valle

Darms Lane in Napa Valle

plummy note is first noticed and then fresher cherry/berry aromas slowly become evident

Mount Eden selection chardonnay planted in 1998

Grapes: Carignan

2022 Domaine La Calmette 'Serpent a Plumes', Vin de France Herve Souhaut Darms Lane in Napa ValleVine Age: Planted from the 1970s to early 2000s Terroir: West facing, 300 330m altitude. Kimmeridgian limestone and marl bedrock, fairly deep clay limestone soil. Viticulture: Organic (AB), biodynamic methods. Vinification: Some whole cluster inclusion and a percentage of the fruit pressed immediately. 6 15 day ambient yeast fermentation with gentle infusion. Aged about 12 months on the lees in concrete and stainless steel tanks. No fining, no