Tasting this wine alongside the estate's 2022 Dijon Clone Chardonnay, it becomes clear that age does matter with Willamette Valley Chardonnay. But there are other differences in play as well. The Estate Chardonnay comes from three different vineyards, all on volcanic, sedimentary soil and has a bit more oak maturation. The current vintage of the Estate Chardonnay sells for $39 compared to $29 for the Dijon Clone.
Deep gold, not much darker than the younger wine beside it. The nose is much more expressive: wildflowers, lemon, honey, yeast and minerals. Very rich on the mid-palate--lemon curd, creme brulee. Clean, mineral driven finish. A real treat.
Probably because bidders were leery of a nine-year-old Chardonay, I got this bottle and another for $15 each on WineBid.
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