{"product_id":"littorai-mays-canyon-chardonnay-2022","title":"Littorai: Mays Canyon Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rating__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating rating__lobenberg rating__priority\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rating__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mays Canyon vineyard is located in the Russian River Valley on clayey gravel soils and is surrounded by Redwoods that shield it from weather influences. Biodynamic cultivation as in all Littorai vineyards. Spontaneously fermented and aged in barrique, mostly unfiltered or only minimally filtered and not fined. Reserved and austere on the nose, compared to the usually very aromatic and powerful Chardonnays from California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea breeze, seashell, almost a hint of brioche, lots of chalk, fine citrus zest, lime peel. Then coffee notes appear, slightly roasted from the barrique toasting, but everything remains delicate and elegant. Initially rather slender, but in the finish it builds pressure and structure, coming from the slight saltiness and gripping minerality, as well as the assertive barrique tannins. A fascinating mix of the stony, austere nose and the roasted and caramel notes in the lively finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is anything but a Californian cliché, but a fine, almost quiet Chardonnay with mineral nerve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yearreport__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yearreport__header rating__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"caption\"\u003eVintage Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yearreport__content rating__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 started in California relatively dry and mild. As a result, the vines budded quite early, in some cases already in mid-March. A warm April was followed by a cooler, balanced May – the conditions for the flowering of the vines were therefore perfect. Due to the variable temperatures in July, ranging from cool and foggy to warm and dry, grape ripening was delayed by up to a whole month depending on the AVA. During this time, the aromatic depth and complexity of the grapes developed. After the warm August, a 10-day heatwave hit California in early September, which powerfully accelerated the ripening of the grapes that had not yet been harvested. California wines in 2022 are characterized by their density and concentration of fruit, as well as their impressive balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are interested in more wines from Littorai, just ask.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"piemont express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56120529813886,"sku":"LITT-MCC-2022","price":125.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3474\/7428\/files\/Littoray_Mays_Canyon_Chardonnay_2022.jpg?v=1763683258","url":"https:\/\/www.piemont-express.de\/en-intl\/products\/littorai-mays-canyon-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Piemont Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}