N° 76 Chardonnay 2022
Voluptuous
As VOLUPTUOUS as the iconic Marilyn Monroe, these heavier whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit and most also feature the added flavor complexity of new oak. Almost all of these opulent wines are quite dry and fermented in oak barrels, but a handful are lusciously sweet late-harvested dessert wines.
Chardonnay
SKU: JCCH762272
Last Call
N° 76 recalls 1976, the year a young Jean-Charles had his first experience of phenomenal wines and was thus ushered into the exciting, multidimensional world of flavor. 1976 was also the year of the famous tasting in Paris that put California wines on the international map.
N° 76 is a true testament to Napa Valley Chardonnay, seamlessly balancing bright acidity and opulent texture. Sourced from two exceptional vineyards, Jameson Canyon lends vibrant structure and tension, while Carneros contributes rich roundness and a luxurious mouthfeel. The nose reveals zesty lemon and white peach, leading to a palate bursting with succulent pear and crisp apple, all underscored by fresh minerality. Sur lie aged for 16 months in French oak, this extended aging enhances complexity and refined silkiness and culminates in a long, elegant finish.
Crafted from Dijon clones sourced from three select blocks across two premier vineyards, this Chardonnay is a harmonious expression of Napa Valley’s complexity and elegance. Fermented in 35% new French oak (François Frères & Seguin Moreau), with the remainder in twice-used barrels, this Chardonnay underwent 65%malolactic fermentation, preserving vibrant acidity and enhancing a refined creaminess.