Pahlmeyer “Les Élus”
Les Élus: “The Chosen,” Our Member-Exclusive Masterpieces
The ultimate expression of Pahlmeyer, these highly allocated limited-production releases are only made in the most exceptional of vintages.
Current Release
2019
Pièce de Résistance is our crowning achievement, the very finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon of the vintage, soulfully and authentically articulating vineyard and variety. The 2019 vintage teems with plum and cassis, cedar, and clove that progress to earthy notes of fresh sage and Castelvetrano olive, seemingly boundless layers interplaying and unveiling with time in the glass. Soft and luscious initially, firm yet graceful tannins offer texture and structure on the rich, expansive palate, realizing a profound balance of intensity and elegance. The focused core of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and black cherry surges over hints of sarsaparilla, vanilla, and leather, unfurling to an exceptionally long finish of dusty cocoa tannins.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
Vintages
Current Release
2016
The wine opens with a deep garnet hue and aromas of dark fruit and spice. On the palate, the wine reveals generous notes of ripe Italian marasca cherries, smashed blackberries and freshly cut cedar planks. A sweet, inviting texture, this wine is rich and withholding upfront, evolving to a mouth-watering and lingering finish. Raison d’Être’s remarkable structure will allow the wine to age gracefully over the next 10 to 15 years.
Vintages
Current Release
2021
Captivating the senses from the first pour, the 2021 Pahlmeyer Savoir Faire Chardonnay reveals itself in layers, effortlessly balancing power and finesse. The nose entices with ethereal notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle interwoven with the warmth of toasted almonds and brioche. As the aromatics unfold, hints of apricot and flambéed pear emerge, enhanced by a delicate dusting of baking spice. The palate is enveloped in a rich, velvety texture with a melted honey opulence. Bright acidity creates a harmonious counterpoint, interlacing beautifully with nutty oak undertones. A focused core of preserved lemon surges through the finish, elevated by a subtle, lingering whisper of vanilla bean. With its seamless integration of acidity and structure, this Chardonnay promises to age gracefully, while undeniably captivating in its youth.
— Katie Vogt, Winemaker
Vintages
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