{"product_id":"fleur-de-lys-california-chardonnay-2024","title":"Fleur de Lys California Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Burgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset's lauded Sonoma estate, DeLoach Vineyards, this aptly-named Chardonnay balances California’s bold style with French elegance in one bright-fruited, oak-kissed Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Flavor Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eFleur de Lys Chardonnay is a medium- to full-bodied white with bright citrus aromas of grapefruit, lemon and orange peel. On the palate, similar flavors meld with those of green apple and pear with an undertone of oak spice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Food Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eChicken, seafood, butter\/cream sauces, risotto, soft cheeses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1100s, King Louis VII began to use a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003efleur de lys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(a stylized, three-petal lily) to symbolize French heritage and ceremony. Today, the same mark is emblazoned on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eFleur de Lys Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e, our favorite white from DeLoach Vineyards, the Russian River estate of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eBurgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith crisp flavors of citrus and orchard fruit, and just the faintest hint of oak, it’s an ideal fusion of French technique and California style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery’s founders—Cecil and Christine DeLoach—adopted the fleur de lys symbol in 1975 as a nod to their Huguenot lineage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etheir trio of varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot and Zinfandel. But what a perfect emblem for Jean-Charles, who purchased their estate in 2003 and brought his French sensibilities to the already impressive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoubling down on their sustainability efforts, he elevated DeLoach’s reputation to record heights. After focusing red wine production on Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s flagship grape, he set his sights on Chardonnay, Burgundy’s top white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, DeLoach winemaker Katie Carter crafts a range of wines from the grape, which are often sold for $50 or more. But\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003ethis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone is our favorite for its outstanding quality-to-price ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003emade with grapes from a Certified Sustainable grower-partner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the Delta region, where the Sacramento River’s cooling influence creates ideal growing conditions. The fruit is pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery, where most of the juice then ferments in stainless steel.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eA small portion goes into oak\u003c\/b\u003e, which, when later blended in, lends weight, softens the palate and adds a delicate spice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time you pour a glass, everything will be perfectly balanced, with that woody quality playing second fiddle to tones of lemon, pear, apple and grapefruit. Take our word for it and order more than one bottle—this really is a Chardonnay to suit every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52524689686837,"sku":"4606224","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/FleurdesLys2024Shopify.jpg?v=1781378618","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/fleur-de-lys-california-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}