2021 La Belle Promenade Chardonnay
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The La Belle Promenade Chardonnay is a unique portrait of the same vineyard each year. By design, it has the most symmetry, balancing the mineral, saline, and lemon-like tones of the rocky sections of the vineyard with just enough of the richness from the decomposed sections of soil. Consequently, the La Belle Promenade Chardonnay consistently reflects the vineyard’s balance year after year.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Chehalem Mountains
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine transports us to a vibrant pastry bakery, where the intoxicating scents of powdered sugar and brûléed marshmallow mingle with alluring notes of pie spice and the enchantment of blooming spring florals and jasmine tea. Flavors of luscious yellow orchard fruits, and tangy mandarin intertwine seamlessly rich golden honey. Racy acidity paves the way to a captivating roundness and nutty complexity that will only add to personality with age.
Vineyard Notes
La Belle Promenade translates to the “The Beautiful Walk” in French. 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.
Production Notes
Bottled August 2022 | 617 cases | pH 3.22 | TA 6.9 | Native Yeast Fermentation | 16% New French & Austrian Oak | Whole Cluster Pressed | 100% Chardonnay from La Belle Promenade Vineyard