Fleur de Lys by Deloach Chardonnay CA 2024
Wine Details
- White - Dry
United States- Pale Gold
- Chardonnay
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 30 November 2028
Flavour Profile
In the 1100s, King Louis VII began to use a fleur de lys (a stylized, three-petal lily) to symbolize French heritage and ceremony. Today, you can find the same mark on Fleur de Lys Chardonnay, our favourite white wine from DeLoach Vineyards – the Sonoma estate of Burgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset.
The winery’s founders—Cecil and Christine DeLoach—adopted the symbol in 1975 as a nod to their Huguenot lineage and their trio of varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. It was a perfect emblem for Jean-Charles, who purchased their estate in 2003 and brought his French sensibilities to the already impressive operation.
After focusing red wine production on Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s flagship grape, Jean-Charles set his sights on Chardonnay, Burgundy’s top white. Today, DeLoach winemaker Katie Carter crafts several unique expressions of the grape, but this one is our favourite for its outstanding quality-to-price ratio.
Partially aged in oak, layers of lemon, pear, apple and grapefruit are layered with hints of creamy spice. A fantastic pairing for grilled chicken, creamy seafood dishes, soft cheeses or risotto.
In the 1100s, King Louis VII began to use a fleur de lys (a stylized, three-petal lily) to symbolize French heritage and ceremony. Today, you can find the same mark on Fleur de Lys Chardonnay, our favourite white wine from DeLoach Vineyards – the Sonoma estate of Burgundy-born Jean-Charles Boisset.
The winery’s founders—Cecil and Christine DeLoach—adopted the symbol in 1975 as a nod to their Huguenot lineage and their trio of varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. It was a perfect emblem for Jean-Charles, who purchased their estate in 2003 and brought his French sensibilities to the already impressive operation.
After focusing red wine production on Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s flagship grape, Jean-Charles set his sights on Chardonnay, Burgundy’s top white. Today, DeLoach winemaker Katie Carter crafts several unique expressions of the grape, but this one is our favourite for its outstanding quality-to-price ratio.
Partially aged in oak, layers of lemon, pear, apple and grapefruit are layered with hints of creamy spice. A fantastic pairing for grilled chicken, creamy seafood dishes, soft cheeses or risotto.
