Chardonnay 2022
100% Chardonnay
Our Chardonnay grapes are handpicked from vineyards located on the uplifted Colorado Plateau of the Western Slope of Colorado. We fermented in Stainless Steel then moved to barrel when Alcoholic fermentation was complete. Barrel aged for 8 months, while aging on the lees for 4 months, in neutral oak barrels. We allow the wine to go into a reductive phase protecting it from oxidation. The lees aging creates a richness on the palate with a balanced crispness on the finish. Green Apple, Caramel, Clover Honey, White Peach with a Lemon/Lime finish makes this chardonnay pop out of the glass!
ENJOY WITH
Charcuterie with a triple cream cheese, Ricotta Tortellini with pearl onion cream sauce, and pumpkin soup
DRINK WHEN
A meandering hike with friends turns into dinner plans and a candlelit dinner.
The Chardonnay label was inspired by a love for the mountains of Colorado. The Rocky Mountains stretch from north to south dividing the state into the Front Range or Denver area and Western Slope, everything west of the mountains. Playing in the mountains is a favorite pastime whether in the jagged San Juans, the valleys of the elk mountains, or in the moose filled Rocky Mountain National Park, beauty surrounds us.
Specifications
Alcohol:
12.7%
Cases:
243 cases produced
Varietal:
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard:
96% Bookcliff Vineyard, Palisade, CO , 4% Hawk’s Nest Vineyard Dolores, CO
Vinification Notes:
Pressed Whole cluster (stems intact) of grapes, handpicked on the Ancient sea beds of the Colorado Plateau. Fermented in stainless steal tank for 14 days. Aged on the lees for 4 months in Barrel. Barrel aged for 8 months in neutral French oak.
Bottling:
Bottled June 13 2023
Serving Temp:
Cellar Temp: approx 55F
“One of my favorite bottles of Buckel Family Wine is the Chardonnay. This wine overperforms and really showcases one of the most well-suited grape varieties we have here in Colorado. Neutral oak and a natural tension in the wine make it perfect for summer, and pairing with dishes including scallops, Rocky Mountain trout, and our late-season tomatoes.”
Greg Van Wagner
Wine Director & Sommelier
PARC Aspen
Aspen,CO