Brosseau Vineyard Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage, where it evolves from a tense, mineral-driven youth into a richly textured, complex white wine.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Brosseau Vineyard Chardonnay from Bedrock Wine Co. is a stunning expression of one of California's most unique and extreme terroirs. Located in the remote Chalone AVA of Monterey County, the Brosseau Vineyard sits at a high elevation on the volcanic east side of the Salinas Valley. What makes this site legendary is its soil: a rare combination of decomposed granite and limestone, a geological signature highly coveted for Chardonnay. Planted in 1980 by Jon and Jan Brosseau, the vineyard is buffeted by cold winds and intense high-altitude sunlight, yielding grapes with concentrated flavors and a fierce, natural acidity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW coaxes out this dramatic terroir using native yeast fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, with a minimal-intervention approach that prioritizes the vineyard's signature saline minerality, structural tension, and rich, textured stone fruit character over heavy oak influence.
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Founded in 2007 by winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW in Sonoma, California, Bedrock Wine Co. is dedicated to preserving and showcasing California's historic, old-vine vineyards. Operating out of Sonoma, the winery focuses on crafting expressive, site-driven wines from ancient, often field-blended vineyards planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bedrock is highly acclaimed for its field-blend 'Heritage' wines, particularly from the iconic Bedrock Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley, alongside exceptional single-vineyard Zinfandels, Syrahs, and field-blended whites. Through minimal-intervention winemaking, they champion the preservation of California's viticultural heritage, producing wines of remarkable complexity, structure, and longevity. Address: 414 1st St E, 95476 Sonoma, California, United States Website: https://bedrockwineco.com