2021 Paul Lato Chardonnay, "Belle du Jour", Chapel Vineyard
"The 2021 Chardonnay Chapel Vineyard Belle de Jour is a super-elegant wine. Partial malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors bright. This is a very special wine from a special site that shows just how compelling Chardonnay is in the Sta. Rita Hills. Citrus peel, white flowers and mint add character to a finish infused with energy and tension. (Drink between 2023-2031)" -Antonio Galloni, 94VM
One of Santa Barbara County's most storied producers, for more than 2 decades Paul has been crafting some of most lavish and refined wines along the Central Coast. A master at coaxing all of the perfumed aromatics of his Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhône productions, his true talent lies in putting those genies back into the bottle on the palate, combining the decadence of the grape on the nose with the quiet power of site in the glass. A master.
