2024 Estate Chardonnay les sols arénacés
Named in homage to the sandy, sedimentary soils of our Estate Vineyard, Les Sols Arénacés represents a pure expression of Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Crafted from Dijon clones 95, 44, and 76, this wine balances precision and richness with a signature steely acidity that provides structure, freshness, and longevity.
Tasting Notes
Polished and sleek, this Chardonnay reveals graceful layers of lemon tart, orange blossom, spice, and wet stone. The palate offers surprising mid-palate weight with a silky texture, vibrant citrus and honeyed notes, and a persistent mineral core. Beautifully balanced between bright acidity and refined richness, each sip reveals greater depth and complexity.
Winemaking
Sourced from a 3-acre Estate Vineyard block, the 2024 vintage was harvested in multiple passes at low yields averaging 2.5 tons per acre. Hand-selected fruit was gently whole-cluster pressed and fermented in Nomblot concrete egg, stainless steel, and Rousseau French oak puncheons. Aged for 11 months with early bâtonnage, the wine was bottled following gentle crossflow filtration to preserve purity, texture, and freshness.
2023 Estate Chardonnay, les sols arénacés, Chehalem Mtns 92 WE, OWEN BARGREEN | 90 JebDunnuck
Polished and sleek, this Chardonnay reveals graceful layers of lemon tart, orange blossom, spice, and wet stone. The palate offers surprising mid-palate weight with a silky texture, vibrant citrus and honeyed notes, and a persistent mineral core. Beautifully balanced between bright acidity and refined richness, each sip reveals greater depth and complexity.
