The 2024 L'Envolée Napa Valley Chenin Blanc is a wine of joyful discovery — an unexpected delight from a variety rarely seen in Napa Valley, crafted with the same precision and passion that defines every wine in the Maison Fayard portfolio. L'Envolée, whose name evokes "the flight" or "the soaring," is an apt description for a wine that takes your expectations in a new and exciting direction. Sourced from the Carneros appellation within Napa Valley, where the cooling influence of San Pablo Bay moderates the climate and preserves the natural acidity that Chenin Blanc demands, this is a white wine of genuine elegance and complexity. Harvested on September 14, 2024, and fermented in a blend of stainless steel (80%) and neutral French oak barrels (20%), the wine retains its vibrant, expressive fruit character while gaining a subtle texture and depth from partial barrel aging.

In the glass, the 2024 L'Envolée Napa Valley Chenin Blanc presents a beautiful golden yellow hue and a captivating aromatic profile of fresh white peach, jasmine blossom, and quince. On the palate, the wine is bright and lively, with balanced acidity, a graceful minerality, and a long, clean finish that refreshes and invites the next sip. At 13.1% alcohol, this is a wine of elegance and restraint, perfect for spring and summer drinking. Pair with a picnic in the garden, grilled salmon, fresh oysters, or a vibrant summer salad — or simply enjoy it as a beautiful glass on its own.