COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Verdant
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Enchanteuse by Domaine Verdant is a 2015 Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA in Oregon. Produced in a style reminiscent of Burgundy, it is crafted from Dijon clones 76 and 96, which were planted in 1998 and 1999. The wine is a testament to the unique terroir of the estate vineyards, characterized by ancient marine sedimentary soils and a beneficial microclimate. The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, contributing to the grapes' flavor intensity. Domaine Verdant, led by winemaker Ron Sanchez, focuses on expressing the distinct Oregon terroir, with Enchanteuse being an example of their commitment to quality and limited production, with only 50 cases made.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€46
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Enchanteuse means 'enchanting' in French.
Fact 02
Only 50 cases were produced for the 2015 vintage.
Fact 03
The vineyard soils are ancient marine sedimentary, enriched by glacial gravel.
Fact 04
Winemaker Ron Sanchez has a preference for selling his wines in Denmark.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2015 Enchanteuse Chardonnay was produced using whole clusters fermented in open stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (10-13°C) for 4-6 weeks with a Champagne yeast strain. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 15 months in new French oak barriques. The producer's philosophy emphasizes quality derived from the vineyard, aiming to capture the essence of the Yamhill-Carlton terroir.
