COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Racines Wine
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Racines Grande Reserve Chardonnay is a sparkling white wine produced in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of California. It is a collaborative effort between French winemakers Rodolphe Péters and Étienne de Montille, and American winemaker Justin Willett. The project, named 'Racines' to signify its French heritage and Californian roots, aims to blend Old World winemaking expertise with the unique terroir of California. The wine is made from 100% Chardonnay and produced using the traditional method, aged in bottle on lees for an extended period.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A true Franco-American collaboration in winemaking.
Fact 02
Crafted using the traditional method, like Champagne.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from iconic Sta. Rita Hills vineyards.
Fact 04
Aims to rival the quality of top Burgundies and Champagnes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Racines Grande Reserve Chardonnay is produced using the traditional method, also known as méthode champenoise. Grapes are hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed gently. The wine undergoes primary fermentation, followed by a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. It is then aged for at least 30 months on its lees, a process that develops complexity and texture. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, and a dosage of 4.5 g/L (Extra Brut) is added before disgorgement. The 2018 vintage base was disgorged in November 2021.
