{"product_id":"2021-haynes-vineyards-forgeron-chardonnay","title":"2021 Haynes Vineyards \"Forgeron\" Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter -  96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper aromatic and fragrant, with lovely lemon oil and a fantastic spiciness on the nose, complemented by gorgeous high-toned saline mineral notes, crushed almonds, and white pepper nuances. Impressively pure and focused, it carries supple fruit weight with remarkable staying power and length, framed by a coiled core of bristling acidity and a grippy tannic texture. A layered array of elegant, savoury baking spices fuels the long, refined finish, adding depth and complexity. The vineyard has a gentle slope, and this wine comes from the heart of the site, where old Wente Clone vines date back to 1992. In a cool-climate site, the fruit is picked late yet retains low Brix levels, staying in the low 20s. As winemaker Nico Cuevo explains: \"Vigneron is what we grow [estate selection]. Forgeron is what we build [out of a barrel selection], and Corazon is what we love.\" At 13.05% ABV, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeast, then aged sur lie in 500-2,000-litre neutral casks for 21 months. The wine undergoes no racking or bâtonnage, only being topped up throughout élevage. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with no sulphur additions until about a year after harvest. Drinking Window 2025-2038.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 FORGERON CHARDONNAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA unique collaboration between Master Sommelier Carlton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMcCoy Jr. and Winemaker Nico Cueva, Haynes Vineyard is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ea historic site producing wines of intent with a sense of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eplace that tell the story of the land. Focusing on Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eand Pinot Noir, the Haynes wines are vineyard designated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003esingle-vineyard bottlings made from historic vines planted in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1968 in the heart of the Coombsville AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOld Vine Chardonnay produced from the Haynes Vineyard, planted in 1968. The\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003evineyard site produces mineral driven wines from the coolest microclimate in the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNapa Valley. Reminiscent of Burgundian style Chardonnay, the Haynes Forgeron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eChardonnay is made to age for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e100% Chardonnay, Old Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAVA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCoombsville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSOIL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eand Diatomaceous Earth, a prime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003echaracteristic of Coombsville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eVINE AGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e55 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eCLONE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWente clone planted on St. George\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRootstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e12.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCertified CCOF and Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haynes Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55144910815561,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/3596\/3780\/files\/Skaermbillede2026-08-26kl.15.43.01.png?v=1787751811","url":"https:\/\/www.kkwine.dk\/products\/2021-haynes-vineyards-forgeron-chardonnay","provider":"KKWine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}