based on a blend from the era of charlemagne, jim clendenen's annual combination of 50% pinot gris, 40% pinot blanc and 10% aligoté aged in all new oak shows intriguing smoked stone fruit, sea salt, buttered toast with orange marmalade and a touch of crème brûlée on the delicious nose. the palate offers burnt lemon peels, marcona almond paste and a touch of buttercream.
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