RADIO COTEAU Savoy Vineyard Chardonnay - Western Sonoma County 2021 Bottle

Description

The 2021 Chardonnay Savoy, hailing from an estate ten miles from the ocean on a ridgetop above Occidental, beautifully expresses its distinctive terroir through non-interventionist winegrowing practices. Scoring 94 points from Wine Enthusiast, this deep and complex wine showcases a bit of reduction initially, revealing layers of fruit underneath. Aromas of lemon confit, white flowers, graphite, and crushed rocks intertwine to create a captivating bouquet. The palate features a rich intensity, culminating in a phenolic finish that highlights the wine's character. This Chardonnay encapsulates the essence of its unique sense of place, inviting further exploration as it evolves over time. Enjoy this exceptional wine from 2023 to 2029.

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RADIO COTEAU
Radio-Coteau is a boutique winery located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, founded in 2002 by Eric Sussman. The winery specializes in producing high-quality, small-lot wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region, focusing on cool-climate varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Radio-Coteau sources its grapes from carefully selected vineyards, emphasizing sustainable and organic farming practices, including biodynamic methods. The wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and balance, often showcasing vibrant fruit flavors and nuanced aromas. With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and quality, Radio-Coteau has garnered recognition and acclaim within the wine community, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts seeking authentic expressions of Sonoma wines.

The estate lies ten miles from the ocean on a ridgetop above Occidental. This distinctive terroir provides the platform for our non-interventionist winegrowing practices, encapsulating our intention to preserve, capture, reflect, and respect the property’s unique sense of place. Radio-Coteau is a colloquial French expression meaning ‘word of mouth’, which is how Eric’s wines are normally discovered.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 94 points
Drinking Window 2023 - 2029
From: Sonoma’s Sensational 2021s (Aug 2023)
The 2021 Chardonnay Savoy is a deep, complex wine. There is a bit of reduction present today, but a good bit of fruit behind that. It will be interesting to see where this goes. Lemon confit, white flowers, graphite and crushed rocks build into the intense, phenolic finish. - By Antonio Galloni on June 2023