Domaine Drouhin Oregon Arthur Chardonnay
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Beginning with the 2019 vintage, Arthur is now a strict barrel selection. As always, Veroniqueโs goal is for Arthur to be equivalent to a premier cru wine. About: Our Chardonnay Arthur is produced from 100% Dijon clones, grown on the Drouhin Family Estate in the Dundee Hills of Oregon. First planted in 1990, the low yields of these vines and their early ripening ability have been a perfect match for our climate and soils. Arthur, named for Veroniqueโs son, is a wine that captures the bright, crisp acidity and mineral character of the vineyard, balanced with richness and lovely length. Winemaking: Our 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. Veronique then blended these two portions to create a wine of a more delicate natureโArthur. To Veronique, itโs as if one brought together elements of a pure Chablis and an elegant Meursault.