CHANNING DAUGHTERS L'ENFANT SAUVAGE CHARDONNAY, NEW YORK 2016

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Region: The Hamptons AVA, New York

What's so Special: 398 cases were bottled. L'Enfant Sauvage is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes hand-harvested from the Brick Kiln and Sculpture Garden vineyards in Bridgehampton. The grapes are gently whole cluster-pressed, the juice settled overnight and then all new French oak barrels are filled to the top.

Tastes Like: The 2016 L'Enfant Sauvage is a beautiful clear gold color and possesses clean, piercing flavors and aromas of apples, lemon curd, pears, just-baked brioche, pineapple, brown baking spices and salty minerals. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, has balanced acidity, moderate alcohol...and a long, complex persistent finish. The aromas and flavors are fairly intense and long-lasting yet there is restraint, elegance and finesse enrobed in the rich, barrel-fermented style. One of the very rewarding aspects of L'Enfant is how approachable it is in its youth yet it really is a wine meant for 8-12 years of aging in bottle. 

Pairs With: L'Enfant is a great match for lobster, scallops, truffles, roast chicken, goose, wild salmon, arctic char and mushroom dishes.