2023’s cool growing season yielded an unusually late harvest for Sauvignon Blanc. But patience has its rewards. Our 2023 vintage is refined, brimming with crisp citrus, gooseberry, and Granny Smith apple, with a hint of honeydew melon on the finish. The word Béton, French for "concrete," highlights the wine’s fermentation in concrete eggs. This method preserves freshness and enhances lees contact without oak, resulting in a luscious weight and density that unfolds elegantly on the palate.
Napa Valley, Los Carneros
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Méthode Béton
Winemaker's Notes
Technical Data
Special Designation: Small Lot
Vineyard Designation: Tai Vineyard, Los Carneros
Harvest Date: October 11 – October 15, 2023
Fermentation: 22 days
Aging: 10 months in concrete (béton) eggs
ML: None
Wine Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Barrels Produced: 24
pH: 3.26
Alcohol: 14.6%
Acid: 5.8 g/l