2024 Chardonnay Bucher Vineyard Russian River Valley
94 Points - The Wine Palate/Lisa Perrotti-Brown
"The 2024 Chardonnay needs a lot of shaking to wake up scents of yellow apples, ripe Bosc pears, and honeysuckle, with hints of marzipan and baking bread. The light-bodied palate is graceful and light on its feet, delivering a good intensity of orchard fruit flavors with a crisp backbone and silky texture, finishing savory."
92 points ~ John Gilman, View from the Cellar
“The 2024 Chardonnay “Bucher Vineyard” bottling from winemaker Adam Lee at Bucher Wines is nicely low octane, coming in at 12.1 percent alcohol in this vintage. The wine offers up a cool and complex nose of pear, apple, a lovely base of soil tones, a touch of hazelnut, fruit blossoms and a gentle framing of buttery oak. On the palate the wine is crisp, full-bodied and nicely precise, with a fine core of fruit, lovely soil signature and grip, zesty acids and a long, complex and beautifully balanced finish. This is an utterly complete bottle of chardonnay that is refreshing in its low octane verve and precision. Fine juice.”
Tasting Notes
Subtle aromatics of Meyer lemon and a citrus mélange mingle with notes of tree-ripened tropical fruit. The round mouthfeel and weight on the palate give the wine a velvety essence that’s balanced by gentle acidity. Repeating the quality on the nose, subtle Lisbon lemon, Pomelo and lime zest merge with a mix of tropical fruit — lychee, guava, mango and pineapple—and a trace of orange blossom. Refreshing and easy to sip, this Chardonnay offers the perfect balance of rich texture with delicious fruit backed by a touch of acidity.
Winemaker's Notes
The 2024 growing season was exceptional, thanks to two consecutive wet years that provided ideal conditions. These mature vines, with their deep root systems, accessed moisture and nutrients from deep within the soil, helping them withstand occasional heat spikes. As a result, the grapes enjoyed an extended hang time, developing vibrant, well-balanced flavors with great concentration.
Production Notes
105 cases produced
Cooperage Notes
10 months in French oak