Clos Du Bois
2006 Calcaire, Russian River Valley
Story
The limited Proprietary series highlight winemaker Erik Olsen's skill and philosophy of "a winery within a winery." The Calcaire name comes from the Burgundian soil types known for making great Chardonnay.
Description
A dry, mouthwatering, medium- bodied white wine with lemon, green apple and pear with flavors of nutmeg and crème brulee.
Why Drink This Wine
The use of free run juice, premium oak aging, and hand-stirring of the lees stirring contribute ageworthiness (up to 10 years).
Our Peer Group
Rochioli Russian River, Patz & Hall Russian River, Sterling Reserve Napa, Beringer Napa Valley Reserve
Additional Information
100% Chardonnay
6800 cases
10 months in French oak, 57% new
Sur lie aging, malo-lactic fermentation
Tasting Notes
Taste Profile
