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2015 Domaine Serene Cote Sud Vineyard Chardonnay

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January 15, 2023 - $39

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RATINGS

95James Suckling

This chardonnay shows aromas of dried white flowers, sliced apples, pears, peaches and some apricots. Honey notes, too. Medium to full body, compact texture and a bright and vibrant finish. Hints of cream.

93Vinous / IWC

Pungent pear and honeydew qualities on the nose; floral, ginger, vanilla and smoky mineral nuances add complexity. Juicy, seamless and well-concentrated, offering lush orchard and pit fruit, melon and honey flavors that flesh out and become spicier with aeration. The mineral and floral qualities drive an impressively persistent, seamless finish that features lingering smokiness and a strong pear nectar quality.

93Wine Enthusiast

Bright, tart and very tasty, this ultraripe cuvée brings lush apple sauce, peach cobbler and Meyer lemon flavors. It's vivid, detailed and framed with toasty new oak.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley AVA was established in 1983, and it is the oldest appellation in Oregon. Oregon’s modern wine industry began in the Willamette Valley in the 1960s when artists, vagabond winemakers, and U.C. Davis oenology graduates looking for new territory started their own, small, off-the-grid wineries. The appellation is the state’s largest, and it extends 175 miles from Columbia River on the Washington/Oregon border to just south of Eugene, near central Oregon. The Willamette River runs through the area, helping to give the appellation a mild year-round climate. There are six smaller sub-appellations within this AVA, but altogether the Willamette Valley has the largest concentration of wineries in Oregon, as well as the majority of the state’s most famous producers. Pinot Noir is king here, followed by Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. To most admirers of Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley offers the most distinctive wine choices in the state.

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.