Description
La Carrière, French for ‘the quarry,’ aptly describes this vineyard’s bowl shape and its tremendously rocky soils. Situated between 1,200 and 1,700 feet above sea level on steep mountain slopes exceeding forty percent in grade, the vineyard has ideal southern and southeastern exposures. The vineyard’s shallow rocky soils provide excellent drainage, low fertility and usually the lowest yields
on the estate. La Carrière, with its concentrated ‘liquid minerality,’ effectively reflects its
mountainous origin.
Terroir-driven minerality remains the hallmark of this vineyard, with aromas of brioche,
gingerbread, almond, royal jelly, vine blossoms, jasmine, hazelnut and Williams pear. The nose
is dominated by aromas of mandarin orange, acacia, hazelnut and grapefruit. Accents of
orange blossom, acacia and vanilla complete the elegant bouquet. Citrus oils, white peach and
lemon highlight the minerality. Wonderfully concentrated and elegant on the palate, the
wine is sculpted, rich, intense and creamy.
