2023 "Le Souvenir" Chardonnay

Sierra Madre Vineyard

"Now in its 17th vintage, this Chardonnay comes from a cherished parcel of Wente Clone in Santa Maria, the site of my very first Chardonnay. It offers layered notes of Meyer lemon, Asian pear, and Red Delicious apple, complemented by a touch of vanilla and warm baking spices.  Bright acidity balances the wine’s depth, complexity, and richness, leading to a long, refined finish." - Paul Lato

"From the Sierra Madre Vineyard in Santa Maria and aged 16 months in 65% new French oak, the 2023 Chardonnay Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard delivers Chassagne-Montrachet minerality and white flowers, with beautiful stone and citrus fruits. Medium-bodied, it has a vibrant, pure, focused mouthfeel and salty minerality on the finish. It's another incredibly classy, pure, seamless Chardonnay from Lato that does everything right. Drink 2025-2032."- 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck