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Domaine Drouhin Oregon Arthur Chardonnay 2021
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Arthur Chardonnay 2021
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- Grape Chardonnay
- Case size 6/ 75
- Abv14%
- Expressive and vibrant, our 2021 Chardonnay Arthur opens with a flourish of tart green apple and a focused bouquet of orange blossom and nicely ripe melon. There is lemon zest, honeysuckle, and fresh almonds on the palate, with a note of pear essence on the finish. It is drinking beautifully now with nice balanced acidity and a medium-long finish. Expect great things as it develops over the next 7-10 years.
- Awards
- 92 pts Wine Spectator Points
- 97 pts The Wine Advocate Points
- 94 pts James Suckling
- 93 pts Decanter Points
- 93 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
- 91 pts Wine & Spirits Magazine
Analytical data
dry
Our 2021 Chardonnay was hand-picked into small totes, and then whole-cluster pressed. It was partly fermented in French Oak barrels to reveal the complexity of the fruit through the slow breathing process that happens in wood. The rest was fermented and aged in stainless steel to keep the vibrancy and fruitiness. Véronique then blended these two portions to create a wine of a more delicate nature - Arthur. To Véronique, it’s as if one brought together elements of a pure Chablis and an elegant Meursault.
The grapes were whole cluster pressed, and the juice was fermented and aged in a mix of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, with 15% new oak. It was bottled the September following the vintage.
This Chardonnay is dense yet understated, with &oral, pear, quince, and spice aromas leading to a neat, vibrant palate
Country | United States |
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Vintage | 2021 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | Yes |
Winery | Established in 1987, Domaine Drouhin Oregon is owned by the Drouhin family of Burgundy (Maison Joseph Drouhin). Winemaker Veronique Drouhin-Boss produces wines known for elegance and finesse from the family’s 225-acre Dundee Hills estate. Both the winery and vineyards are certified sustainable by LIVE. In 2004 the Drouhins debuted Cloudline, a high-value Willamette Valley Pinot noir. In 2013 the family bought Roserock, a stunning vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. Drouhin Oregon Roserock was launched in 2016 and has been welcomed as the latest chapter of the Drouhin story in Oregon. |