2023 La Pierre Ronde Hautes Cotes de Beaune Chardonnay, Burgundy, France Producer Luis Pato following the Solera system for

following the Solera system for some added complexity

remainder 3–5 year barrels)

A joy to drink and a sneakily serious wine

salty Chateau Chalon

Open color

2023 La Pierre Ronde Hautes Cotes de Beaune Chardonnay, Burgundy, France Producer Luis Pato following the Solera system forVariety: Chardonnay Vine Age: Planted in the early 2000s Terroir: From Nantoux, on the Montagne de Cras, 410m altitude, soil with a high limestone content. Viticulture: Purchased grapes, sustainable. Vinification: Pressed directly, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 9 10 months in barrels (25 33% new), blended and aged for an additional 2 months in tank, filtered, SO2 added when needed throughout.