COPAIN WINES Chardonnay 'Les Voisins' - Anderson Valley, Mendocino County 2017 Bottle SUS/VEG/VGN (los)

Description

Copain Chardonnay presents a delicate nose featuring green apple, citrus, and white flowers, with a hint of wet stone. On the palate, it is bright and medium-bodied, showcasing crisp acidity that elevates flavours of lemon, green pear, and subtle saline minerality. The oak is subtly integrated, enhancing the texture without overshadowing the fruit. Its clean and refreshing finish is marked by lingering citrus zest, reflecting a beautiful balance of freshness and depth, and making it ready to enjoy now. With an alcohol content of 13.5% abv, this Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with creamy pasta, lemon roast chicken, and rich fish dishes. Rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast and 92 points by Wine & Spirits Magazine, it highlights the elegance of the Anderson Valley.

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Anderson Valley is located in the rolling hills of the coastal region of Mendocino County, 110 miles northwest of San Francisco. The western edge of the Anderson Valley, known to locals as the deep end - is located a mere 10 miles from the Pacific coast. From here, the low-lying, narrow valley is perfectly poised to capture the cool ocean breezes and funnel the early morning fog inland and upriver. Rain is often plentiful, although it can vary from year to year. Just a dozen miles from the chilly Pacific Ocean, numerous creeks and rivers snake through a rugged landscape that dips and swells from sea level to 2,500 feet in elevation.

Perched on a hillside overlooking the bucolic Russian River Valley, Copain specializes in vineyard designate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Founded in 1999, Copain, meaning ‘friend’ or ‘buddy’ in French, embodies our philosophy that wine enhances life’s most joyous occasions, and is an experience best shared with friends and family. Sourced from cool climate vineyards in Mendocino County, the Anderson Valley and the Sonoma Coast, the Copain portfolio consists of three distinct collections - Tous Ensemble, Les Voisins, and the vineyard designate wines. These wines have been long inspired by France’s Rhone Valley wine region resulting in Copain’s signature style of restrained, and elegant wines.

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WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 points
This layered wine comes from the neighbors' grapes, largely the noted Ferrington Vineyard, and offers enticing apple-pie aromas, ripe and zesty citrus and apple-skin flavors and a nicely tangy, almost chewy texture. Aged in 95% used oak barrels, it's a complex and tempting wine. — Jim Gordon