Radio-Coteau ‘Savoy’ Chardonnay, Anderson Valley 2021
Radio-Coteau ‘Savoy’ Chardonnay, Anderson Valley 2021 is a dry, full-bodied white from Chardonnay (California, United States), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
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Radio-Coteau is a sought-after cool-climate producer on California's north coast, founded by Eric Sussman - who worked a vintage at Domaine Jacques Prieur in Meursault before settling here, and it shows in this wine. The Savoy is his richer, more textural Chardonnay, from an organically farmed vineyard in the cool Anderson Valley chosen precisely because its soil and climate echo white Burgundy. This is Chardonnay built for depth and texture. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed, fermented with wild yeast, and aged for over a year in French oak - a portion of it new - with time resting on the lees to build a broad, creamy mouthfeel, before a short spell in stainless steel keeps it fresh. The result leans into richness without losing its line. Expect a generous, Meursault-like profile: ripe pear and apricot, candied lemon, toasted almond and sweet baking spice, with a crème fraîche roundness and enough fresh acidity to keep it balanced. Full-bodied but poised. Serve at 10-12C.