Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay 2024 Wine Bar | Sparkling & Cider Clos de la Marechale was

Clos de la Marechale was leased to Faiveley for decades

They rarely if ever have to make cluster selections here

Saar-like acidity of yesteryear

They extend from top to bottom of the Champans and hillside climate

This is modern Champagne with classic backbone: green apple

Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay 2024 Wine Bar | Sparkling & Cider Clos de la Marechale wasMelville is one of the standard bearers of the Sta. Rita Hills, a 100% estate, organically farmed operation in the coolest, foggiest corner of Santa Barbara County. The Melville family planted everything themselves and bet entirely on cool climate grapes, and their Estate Chardonnay is a textbook expression of why this place works so well for the variety. Crisp ocean breezes and well drained soils give a white with real cut and energy, all citrus and