Ceritas, Chardonnay "Marena", 2024 outofstock-34467840057 and there’s a cool graphite

and there’s a cool graphite note that gives it a quietly serious core

a prestigious Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims

Bodega Cat Rye is made from a classic 95% rye / 5% malted barley mash bill

but Louis Barruol (the Rhône hand behind Château de Saint Cosme)

It delivers elegant almond cream

Ceritas, Chardonnay "Marena", 2024 outofstock-34467840057 and there’s a cool graphiteCeritas makes some of the purest, most terroir driven Chardonnay in California, all precision and restraint, and Marena is winemaker John Raytek's cool climate Sonoma Coast bottling. Think Chablisien tension rather than buttery California richness: high acidity, energy, and a saline, mineral cut. This is a young, taut vintage that rewards a little patience or a good decant. Made in tiny, allocated quantities.