A masterful balance of cool-climate tension and cellar-driven opulence, the 2024 Van Duzer Corridor Chardonnay is an indulgent, multi-layered experience.

Winemaking Notes: Pressed straight from the vineyard following the black Chardonnay style of Domaine Coche-Dury. The unsulfured, nearly black hyperoxidized juice settled in tank briefly before being racked to our special Chardonnay barrels. Fermented in barrel with Burgundy yeast and aged unstirred for 14 months sur lie in 50% new Nevers barrels and 50% in once-filled Nevers barrels.

The Palate: The entry is exceptionally smooth, offering a luxurious, creamy texture that blankets the palate. It carries a sophisticated weight, balanced by the signature bright acidity of the Corridor.

Flavor Profile: Vibrant notes of lemon meringue lead the way, offering a citrus-led brightness that melts into the cozy warmth of brown baking spices and nutmeg.

The Finish: The wine concludes with a nostalgic, toasted marshmallow sweetness—reminiscent of delicate oak influence—leaving a long, golden trail of caramelized vanilla and Meyer lemon zest.

Vineyard Notes: Coelho Vineyard, about 35 acres of Missoula Flood sedimentary soil in the gently rolling hills south of Amity in the Van Duzer Corridor AVA, produces high acid wines with generous fruit. Planted to 13 rows of Dijon 76 Chardonnay, 5 rows of Pinot Gris, and the balance to 50/50 Pommard and Dijon 777 clones of Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir from this vineyard displays notes of red fruit and earth. Chardonnay reveals a lemon core while Pinot Gris always has a wonderful balance of lemon-lime acid and expressive fruit.

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