Nestled within the acclaimed West Sonoma Coast AVA, Platt Vineyard represents a compelling synthesis of visionary legacy and contemporary ambition. Originally established in 2003 by Lewis E. Platt, the vineyard’s meticulously planted vines quickly earned a reputation as a source of superlative fruit for many of California's top winemakers. Its 2022 acquisition by AXA Millesimes - the group behind prestigious estates including Chateau Pichon Baron and Chateau Suduiraut - marks the estate's exciting transition to producing its own wines. The winemaking is steered by the acclaimed consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Brown is a vintner recognised for a historic record of perfect critical scores, being the youngest American to earn two 100-point ratings from Robert Parker and the only winemaker to achieve the same feat with Wine Spectator. It was, in fact, the exceptional quality of the wines he made from Platt's grapes that gave AXA the confidence to purchase the vineyard. The character of the vineyard is fundamentally shaped by its dramatic coastal terroir just 10 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean and its fine Goldridge soils. The estate focuses on sustainable farming across approximately 11 hectares of Pinot Noir and just under 6 hectares of Chardonnay. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention to express the unique site, the resulting wines are celebrated for their vibrant energy, tension, and crystalline purity.
