“2018 was a bountiful vintage, the largest crop that many winemakers had seen in their lifetime; which is a big relief considering that yields the last five years have been well under average. Not only was it plentiful, but it was a great growing season and the grapes were in perfect health at harvest. We just tasted through all of Piuze’s 2018’s and the wines show ample fruit and a lot of freshness. Piuze does not use any temperature control during fermentation and he explained that allowing the temperature to rise gives more dry extract in the wines, giving a feeling of freshness and structure. Total potential alcohol ranges from 11.8 – 12.2%, relatively low for the region as Piuze harvests on the early side. Piuze 2018’s have it all – great aromatics, a kaleidoscope of fruit, and the structure to age for the mid-term for those who can wait.” —Michele Peters, French Portfolio Manager

100% Chardonnay./ ABV 12%