2023 Proprietary Blanc de Blancs

New Vintage Release! Made from 100% Chardonnay from our Estate, this wine reflects the purity and elegance of that fruit. The cool climate and meticulous farming yield grapes with bright acidity and deep flavor, perfect for sparkling.

Member Price: $72 – $81

Our first-ever sparkling wine from our Rutherford Estate! Our Proprietary Blanc de Blancs is made in the traditional method, highlighting old-world precision and a bright expression of our Rutherford Chardonnay. 

The Proprietary family of wines are comprised of unique blends and varietals sourced entirely from our Rutherford Estate. Crafted with balance and a dedication to expressing our terroir, these wines represent an annual “homage” to the vintage and are made exclusively for members and guests of Round Pond Estate and not available elsewhere.

Tasting Notes

This pale yellow sparkling wine offers delicate, lacy bubbles in the glass and aromatic notes of pear, lemon zest, and toasty almond. Notes of apple and brioche are balanced with juicy, mouthwatering citrus. Structured with bright acidity and a creamy, long finish, this sparkling wine showcases the beauty of the fruit.

Vineyard Notes

The 2023 vintage marked the end of our three-year drought, bringing nearly 30” of rainfall that contributed to the revitalization of our soil profiles and fostering robust canopy growth. The vintage was one of the mildest in the last 10 years which provided a long hangtime, allowing full flavor development leading to very expressive flavors and aromas. As soon as the fruit set after flowering, extensive hand work began in the vineyard opening the canopy to allow for full sun exposure on the fruit. This leads to full, concentrated flavor and ensures the fruit is as expressive as possible. The 2023 vintage will be one for the ages and we feel these wines truly capture the exceptional year.

Winemaker Notes

The Chardonnay for this sparkling wine represents our first-ever sparkling wine made entirely from our Rutherford Estate. After being hand-picked, the grapes were delicately pressed, discarding the juice at the beginning and end of pressing and only keeping the quality juice pressed in the middle. This pressing method helps to retain acid and promotes a secondary fermentation that produces the quality effervescence of high-end sparkling wine. Made in the méthode champenoise, the wine sat en tirage for 18 months before being disgorged, where it received a dosage of 10 g/L to add to its complexity and balance.

Technical Details

Type:

Sparkling

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2023

Case Production:

579