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2022 Bon Vivant Chardonnay 1.5L

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The Bon Vivant Chardonnay, as its name implies, is in a class by itself. Each year, as we taste through our cellar, certain barrels rise to the top. It could be their sense of decadent power, or their graceful precision and minerality that draw us to those barrels. Consequently, each time we revisit these special barrels, the blurry image of the final composition begins to take form. Ultimately, in the end, it is our yearly masterstroke: our most complex and layered wine. With a full spectrum of ripe fruits, layers of floral aromas are gilded with the brilliant spice from new oak. The Bon Vivant Chardonnay is a true masterpiece from our La Belle Promenade Vineyard.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2022

Varietal

Chardonnay

Appellation

Chehalem Mountains

Alcohol %

12.8

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Each vintage the Bon Vivant Chardonnay is hand selected from our most exciting barrels in the cellar; this 2022 vintage is nothing short of OUTSTANDING. On the nose pronounced aromas of crème brulé, white peach, lemon, wet stone and a touch of lovely reduction set the stage. On the palate, flavors of lemon, tangerine, peach skin and vanilla are delightfully framed by age worthy acidity beautiful medium bodied texture and a lengthy finish. This wine is full of power and life!

Ratings

93+ Points: "Pale straw/silver-hued, the 2022 Chardonnay Bon Vivant saw 75% new French and Austrian oak and is a selection of the estate's top barrels. The nose leads with notes of fresh linen, white flowers, delicate spice, poached pear, and lemon candies. It has more tension on the palate, with mouthwatering acidity and a linear drive propelling the wine, although it’s ripe, weightless, and clean all the way through, with a light salty finish. It’s a very appealing wine, but only 25 cases were produced. Drink over the next 10 years. Aug, 2024" - Jeb Dunnuck

Vineyard Notes

This wine is crafted 100% from our La Belle Promenade Vineyard. Telling the story of the orchard fruits that once grew on the land, La Belle Promenade Vineyard is rooted in volcanic soils creates wines with floral notes that cling to acidity and sing of the bright, high tones that ripple through the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Established in 2014 at 700’-820’ in elevation. La Belle Promenade translates to the “The Beautiful Walk” in French.

Production