COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Laetitia Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Laetitia Estate Chardonnay 2020 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from Laetitia Winery, situated in California's Arroyo Grande Valley AVA. The winery, established in 1982 with roots in French winemaking traditions, focuses on producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The estate's name, Laetitia, signifies joy, luxury, and abundance, reflecting its winemaking philosophy. The vineyards are planted on rocky clay loam soils, influenced by the coastal climate of the region. The 2020 vintage in California experienced challenging weather conditions, including heatwaves and wildfire smoke, which may have impacted the grapes.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Laetitia means 'joy, luxury, and abundance' in Latin.
Fact 02
Founded by a French Champagne house in 1982.
Fact 03
One of the region's first SIP Certified vineyards.
Fact 04
Arroyo Grande Valley AVA known for coastal influence.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Laetitia Estate Chardonnay 2020 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the Arroyo Grande Valley AVA. The winery, founded with a focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, emphasizes sustainable farming practices, being SIP Certified. The winemaking process for this vintage would have navigated the challenging environmental conditions of California in 2020, including heatwaves and wildfire smoke, which could have influenced grape development and subsequent winemaking decisions. Specific details regarding fermentation vessels, yeast types, and aging for this vintage are not provided.
