Description

Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Arthur Chardonnay

 

 

DESCRIPTION: (V’23)

• • Our Chardonnay was hand-picked into small totes, and then whole-cluster pressed.
  • Half of the juice was fermented in French Oak barrels (30% new) to create a round, rich texture.
  • The other half was fermented and aged in stainless steel.
  • Véronique then blended these two portions to create a wine of a more delicate nature.
  • To Véronique, it as if one brought together elements of a pure Chablis and an elegant Meursault.

GRAPE VARIETY:

• • 100% Chardonnay

FOOD PAIRINGS:

• • Pair with shellfish and ripe cheese.

2023 Vintage:

• • In 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30.

  • Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)!

  • Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great.

  • Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains.

  • The overall harvest concluded on October 5.

 

Véronique’s Tasting Notes:

• • Our 2023 Chardonnay Arthur offers freshness, complexity and gorgeous flavors – a combination of our specific place in the Dundee Hills and well-loved vines that were planted 30 years ago.

  • Right up front, the nose opens with clear notes of orange orchard, lemon, green apple, and a hint of baking spice.

  • On the palate, a delightful minerality intertwines with flavors of citrus, baked apple and honeysuckle.

  • Drinking beautifully now, this Chardonnay should be something to behold over the next 7-10 years.

#OurFamily member Domaine Drouhin Oregon was mentioned today in a feature article on the Wine Spectator website…

“8 Outstanding Willamette Valley Wines at $50 or Less”

2022 DOMAINE DROUHIN Chardonnay Dundee Hills Arthur – 92 Points

Refined and focused, with handsome apple, pear and honey blossom accents that end with a zesty accent. Drink now. —T.F.

 

2023 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot

2022 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot

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