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2021 WillaKenzie Estate Cuvee Chardonnay

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August 31, 2025 - $21

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

Savory notes of fresh lemons and peaches leading to a palate punctuated by juicy citrus notes and spicy undertones. Medium-bodied with concentrated fruit, good balance and bright acidity. A smooth and refreshingly long finish.

92The Wine Advocate

...deep and layered on the nose; white peach and quince paste are accented by toasted hazelnut, manuka honey, cream and elderflower aromas...medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with opulent, honeyed fruit, a foil of focused acidity and a very long, nuanced finish.

92Jeb Dunnuck

...offers toasty aromas of incense, lime leaf, and white peach. Full-bodied, with good underlying freshness, it has a cleansing lift of citrus and white flowers on the finish.

91Vinous / IWC

...whisps up from the glass with an understated blend of fresh apples and pears accentuated by mint and lime zest...racy and spry with a tinge of saline minerality up front to contrast its ripe orchard fruits. It finishes with medium length and has a pleasantly tactile tinge, leaving sour citrus and kiwi to taper off slowly.

PRODUCER

WillaKenzie Estate

WillaKenzie Estate in Yamhill was founded in 1991 by Bernard Lacroute, a long-time executive in various high-tech enterprises, and his former wife Ronni, who remains involved in the business. They purchased a 420-acre former cattle ranch and named it WillaKenzie after the soils and rivers in the area. A native of France, Bernard grew up in a small village in Burgundy before studying physics and electrical engineering in preparation for a career in technology. Today the estate makes a sizable portfolio of Pinot Noirs from various vineyards, Gamay Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The winemaker is Thibaud Mandet, also a native of France.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton

Yamhill-Carlton AVA is located in Yamhill and Washington Counties, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s most prestigious wine producing region. It has 1,200 vineyard acres and was awarded AVA status in 2004. The region grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Ken Wright Cellars, Elk Cove Vineyards and WillaKenzie Estate are among the district’s best-known producers. All focus on Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2021 WillaKenzie Estate Cuvee Chardonnay