# 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay - Grgich Hills Estate

https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2021-paris-tasting-commemorative-chardonnay

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## Summary

Grgich Hills Estate's 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay features aromas of citrus, lime, honeycomb and ginger with flavors of white peach, pear and fresh mango, supported by minerality and balanced acidity; it is 100% Chardonnay from an Old Wente clone block in Carneros and 965 cases were produced. Technical details include 13.5% alcohol, harvest Aug. 27–Sept. 21, 2021, bottling in December 2022 and release in May 2024.

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- What are the tasting notes and technical details for Grgich Hills Estate's 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay?
- When was the 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay harvested, bottled, and released?
- How many cases were produced of the 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay and what is its alcohol content?
- Which vineyard clone and region were used for Grgich Hills' 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay?

## Purpose

Describe the tasting profile and provide technical/winemaking details for the winery's 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay (inform and document the vintage/wine).

## Highlights

- Tasting notes: aromas of bright citrus, lime, honeycomb and ginger; palate of white peach, pear and fresh mango with complex minerality and long smooth finish.
- Vineyard source: primarily from the estate's oldest Chardonnay block (Old Wente clone planted in 1989) in Carneros, Napa Valley.
- Technical specs: 13.5% ABV; harvest Aug. 27–Sept. 21, 2021; sugar ~22.5° Brix average; total acidity 6.6 g/L; pH 3.31.
- Oak and aging: French oak; 40% new oak; 53% barrel, 47% foudres.
- Production and release: 965 cases (12/750 ml); bottled Dec. 2022; released May 2024.

## How to cite

Grgich Hills Estate — https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2021-paris-tasting-commemorative-chardonnay

## Publisher

**Grgich Hills Estate** — Grgich Hills Estate winery (name shown in page footer and site navigation).

## Topics

- 2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay
- Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2021
- Old Wente clone Carneros Chardonnay
- vintage notes Grgich Hills

## Key entities

- **Grgich Hills Estate** (organization): Winery named in page header/footer and site navigation. — https://grgich.com
- **Old Wente clone** (other): Chardonnay clone planted in 1989 referenced as the primary source for this wine.
- **Carneros, Napa Valley** (location): Region of the estate vineyard described on the page.
- **Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay (2021)** (other): The specific wine vintage described on the page. — https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2021-paris-tasting-commemorative-chardonnay
- **Croatian Coat of Arms** (other): Mentioned in the page's Croatian Coat of Arms section describing the winery label.
- **Hills Family Crest** (other): Mentioned on the page as part of the winery label history.

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