2009 Le Cigare Blanc

$24.00 per bottle / $259.20 per case
$20.40 per bottle / $230.40 per case (Members)

Le Cigare Blanc is the white analogue of Le Cigare Volant, our homage to the complex blended wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The great white Cigare is not unlike the great white whale; rarely seen, difficult to catch, yet its name is legend. It’s a rich, savory wine with greater power and extraction than one typically finds at Bonny Doon.

Since 2003, we’ve produced this wondrous blend of grenache blanc and roussanne. As in 2008, we created the 2009 Le Cigare Blanc as a single vineyard cuvée from grapes derived exclusively from the Beeswax Vineyard in Arroyo Seco. Farmed biodynamically, surrounded by wilderness, and shielded from the cool Pacific Coast winds by the Santa Lucia Mountains, Beeswax Vineyard grows complex, concentrated, and mineral intensive grapes on deeply rooted vines.

Pale gold color with green-gold highlights, rich aromas of beeswax, lavender, quince and cardamom lead to a mouthful of Asian pear, quince, and wild fennel with a distinctive note of minerals on the mid-palate. Silky in texture and perfectly balanced with a long, savory, satisfying finish. Its unique flavors will pair exceptionally well with fresh cheeses, seafood, roasted poultry, and savory vegetarian strudels or gratins.

Vital Statistics:
Blend: 57% grenache blanc, 43% roussanne
Appellation: Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
Serving Temp: 45-55ºF
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
TA: 0.525 g/100 ml
pH: 3.67
Cellaring: 2-5 years from release (Apr. 2011)
Production: 934 cases Certified Biodynamic^®