Chef's Goal:

Serve a cup with harmonious yet opposite elements: mellow undertones with lively top notes, full body with wine-like acidity, high-toned yet tempered.

Profile

Piquant top notes in a rich-bodied, fruit-toned base reminiscent of blueberries with cedar and nut accents.

History

For more information on how this blend was created, read the Q&A with Brooke McDonnell talking about her collaboration with Thomas Keller.

View map of the growing region for The French Laundry Blend