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Named in memory of Henry’s wife, widow, and family matriarch, Catharine Smith, ‘Carte Blanche’ is a vintage expression of Cuvée Catharine. Fruit sourced from our oldest and best estate-grown Chardonnay vineyards is hand-picked, the best of the best juice is isolated, partially barrel fermented and then aged for 54 months on the lees.
92 –
Intense lemon hue, fine bead. Forward toasty aromas, cashew nut, lively acidity
93 –
Gorgeous sweet-lemon aromas. Super bright and fresh
94 –
Well developed and gentle nutty, lemon curd, tonic water aromas, fine lacy al dente textures and fresh mineral acidity. Attractive density and fresh bubbles.