Blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon. Whole grape cluster pressed (brings out fruit flavor and texture), small French oak barrel aged. to emulate the best White Bordeaux wines. The name translates to “the lessons of the masters,” the great winemakers of Bordeaux.This is loaded with lemon custard, sweet cream, grapefruit concentrate, lemongrass and whole grain wheat toast smells and flavors. Creamy texture and 40 second finish of toast, citrus and stone fruit and tea with milk. It’s tricky to make such a wine “work.” Takes an excellent fruit source, talented farming and talented winemaking. Check, check and check. Shared Notes lecons des maitres excellent California higher-end Chardonnay alternative.
About Shared Notes
Made by husband/wife Bibiana Gonzalez Rave (Cattleya Wines) and Jeff Pisoni (Pisoni Vineyard). Tiny, tiny production. Check out the DDWA recommended wines from CATTLEYA.
