{"product_id":"lieu-dit-chenin-blanc-santa-ynez-valley","title":"Lieu Dit 2024 Chenin Blanc Santa Ynez Valley","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eA pristine and luminous expression of California Chenin Blanc, the 2024 Lieu Dit from Santa Ynez Valley combines bright citrus purity with weightless texture and flinty minerality. Elegant yet vibrant, this wine delivers varietal clarity and regional distinctiveness that set it apart as a thrilling contemporary white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eLieu Dit\u003c\/strong\u003e, a winery celebrated for soulful, site-expressive wines, this 2024 Chenin Blanc draws fruit from cool-climate blocks within the Santa Ynez Valley AVA. Soils of sandy loam and limestone contribute both lift and minerality, while the cooling Pacific influence preserves natural acidity and aromatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eGrapes were harvested early in the cool of morning to retain freshness, then whole-cluster pressed and cool-fermented primarily in stainless steel to maintain fruit vibrancy. A portion of the wine underwent fermentation in neutral French oak and concrete eggs, building subtle textural complexity without masking varietal definition. Lees contact and gentle stirring contributed mid-palate breadth and muscularity, resulting in a Chenin Blanc that feels both buoyant and layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/em\u003e awards the 2024 Lieu Dit Chenin Blanc \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its “intense lime, white peach, and honeysuckle aromatics” with a palate that is “precise, textured, and utterly refreshing.”\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e scores it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its “crisp acidity and flinty mineral core” and highlighting “an impressively focused finish with lingering citrus and saline notes.”\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/em\u003e gives the wine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, calling it “a beautifully balanced, food-friendly Chenin Blanc with lively citrus drive and textural nuance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eCritics consistently emphasize the wine’s energy, precision, and capacity to transcend the typical Chenin Blanc mold in the New World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eBright and crystalline, with lifted aromas of lime zest, white peach, quince blossom, jasmine, and a hint of crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eMedium-bodied and beautifully balanced, revealing vibrant citrus and orchard fruit framed by chalky minerality and vibrant acidity. Subtle lees texture adds weight without opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eClean, persistent, and refreshing, with lingering citrus oil, mineral threads, and a refined saline finish that enhances overall vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2866\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2518\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2529\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2554\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2564\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2583\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2616\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSanta Ynez Valley, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2644\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProduction or Grape Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2665\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2688\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2739\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eStainless steel \u0026amp; neutral vessels; lees contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2759\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2802\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLime, white peach, honeysuckle, mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2822\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eElegant, vibrant California Chenin Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892677185602,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Lieu_Dit_2024_Chenin_Blanc_Santa_Ynez_Valley.jpg?v=1768513908","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/lieu-dit-chenin-blanc-santa-ynez-valley","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}