Pain-Perdu 'Rancho San Julian Vyd' Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023 ALTE REBEN augmented by a small amount

augmented by a small amount of magnums

maceration is around 10 days

15 days maceration in tank

and with 60-80 years of vine age

On 250 acres of land in the hills above the village of Valréas

Pain-Perdu 'Rancho San Julian Vyd' Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023 ALTE REBEN augmented by a small amountThe Chardonnay is drawn from a 10 acre vineyard called Rancho San Julian in western Santa Barbara County (off Highway 1). The vineyard is planted on a southeast facing hillside and is surrounded by forest. Pain Perdu translates to lost bread, a dessert made by taking stale bread and whipping it up into a delicious, even beautiful dish. The name aims to explain Fabien Castel and co.s relationship to the region and their ambition to explore its untapped