Folie á Deux – Chardonnay

Folie à Deux Chardonnay

Description

Folie à Deux Chardonnay is an elegant, vibrant, and beautifully balanced white wine crafted from premium vineyards in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. Benefiting from the region’s signature cool morning fog and warm afternoon sun, this wine strikes a perfect harmony between rich, creamy textures and bright, refreshing acidity. It delivers a sophisticated expression of California Chardonnay, blending lush tropical fruit flavors with a delicate, well-integrated touch of French oak.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright, clear golden straw color with brilliant highlights.

• Aroma (Nose): Highly aromatic and enticing. It opens with vibrant scents of green apple, ripe pear, and white peach, elegantly layered with notes of tropical pineapple, toasted brioche, vanilla bean, and a subtle hint of honeysuckle.

• Taste (Palate): Medium-to-full-bodied with a rich, round, and slightly creamy mouthfeel due to partial malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging. The palate delivers crisp flavors of citrus, baked apple, and creamy lemon curd, balanced perfectly by a bright, refreshing acidity that carries into a long, clean, and toasted-oak finish.

Food Pairings (Maridaje)

The beautiful balance of crisp acidity and creamy texture makes this Chardonnay exceptionally versatile, pairing wonderfully with:

• Seafood: Pan-seared sea bass, grilled salmon, lobster with drawn butter, jumbo shrimp, and scallops in a garlic-butter sauce.

• Poultry & Pork: Roasted chicken breast with cream sauces, turkey breast with herbs, or pork chops with an apple chutney.

• Pasta & Risotto: Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, mushroom risotto, or pasta dishes featuring rich, buttery sauces.

• Cheeses: Creamy, soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, or fresh goat cheese, as well as mild Gruyère.