Description
“If Kistler could be magically transported to the middle of the Côte d’Or, it would soon achieve a reputation as glorious as that of the best producers of great Burgundy wines.” J. Suckling
A Napa Valley Chardonnay legend, Kistler produces great Californian wines using traditional Burgundian methods applied to New World vineyards. Les Noisetiers Chardonnay leaves much to be desired in terms of its complexity and depth, accompanied by a very fresh aromatic bouquet. This cuvée is a blend of several plot-selected vineyards, resulting in a level of aromatic richness and a textured palate, comparable to a great Meursault, with notes of vanilla and spice.
Producer Profile
There a few wineries, globally, whose name is as synonymous with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as Kistler. Their pursuit of perfecting single site, terroir driven wines started in 1978 when Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler took action on their belief that remarkable Chardonnays and Pinots of site could in fact be grown and produced in California. It was a notion ahead of its time.
Since the mid 1980s their Chardonnay wines have been produced exclusively from a singular clone of Chardonnay which was imported to California from Burgundy over a century ago. This particular clone was selected due to how well it has adapted to the Californian growing season, producing low yields of high quality, small berries, great concentration in the fruit and its distinct ability to retain its natural acidity.
