WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
La Follette fully embraces the concept of terroir - that each vineyard site has a unique expression that is showcased through the wines. Grapes from each location gain the full benefit of the microclimate, clonal selection, constant eye of the vineyard manager knowing when it is best to pick each row, and so on.
The winemaker’s role is to handcraft a wine true to the vineyard, pure in its expression, and a delight to drink. With each vintage, our understanding deepens and the wines become more reflective of that place.
VINEYARD PHILOSOPHY
In producing the most distinctive, site-driven Chardonnays, La Follette partners with family-owned vineyards. We work closely together to ensure the farming is done to our vinicultural directives based on decades of experience and celebrates the distinct nature of their location