Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' XXII Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France Maison Valette Esola Vineyard (formally know as

Esola Vineyard (formally know as Sherman's Gold) is located in Amador County and was the source for Ridge's Shenendoah Zinfandel in the 70's and 80's

Climate: Cool climate

Aged in stainless steel on the lees and bottled in spring following harvest

then aged in barrel for twelve to eighteen months (five percent new oak on the premier crus)

AROMA: Stront mint and rhubarb notes

Pierre Paillard 'Les Parcelles' XXII Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France Maison Valette Esola Vineyard (formally know asCertified organic 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay 80% 2021, 20% reserve wine From Bouzy Grand Cru (lieux dits Les Mailleretes, Les Mignottes, Les Motelettes) Chalk terroir with some clay South facing 55+ year old vines Indigenous yeast Yes malo Fermented and aged in 350L barrels Aged 36 months on the lees Dosage: 2g L Unfined and unfiltered