Our La Source Chardonnay vineyard is rooted into volcanic soils laden with iron-rich rocks and pebbles, located just downslope from the band of vines that create our Summum cuvée. In addition to its open-knit texture, the wine's distinct and striking minerality is evident upon first sip, though the juice's brilliant fruit flavors shine through to the finish. To us, this bottle truly pays homage to its place of origin – and a special one at that.
The 2018 Chardonnay La Source comes from old vines on an east-facing slope at the bottom of the hill (Summum comes from the vines at the top of the hill). Its aromas of struck match and flint take time to open to golden apples, baklava and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate also begins minerally, bright and fresh but broad and hinting at more to come. Give it another couple years in bottle.
