Not many Chardonnays offer as much flavor and character for the price as Souverain's 1997 Chardonnay. This wine receives 100% barrel fermentation and 9% lees stirring. The result is a creamy-textured, expansively-flavored, big, smoky, Burgundian-styled Chardonnay with plenty of tropical fruit. With good texture and subtle oaky notes (25-35% new is utilized), this tasty wine should be drunk over the next year.Tel. (707) 433-8281; Fax (707) 433-5174