About the
Chardonnay Arthur: Our Chardonnay Arthur is produced from 100%
Dijon clones, grown on the Drouhin Family Estate in the Dundee
Hills of Oregon. First planted in 1992, these are among the oldest
such vines in the new world and their low yields and early ripening
ability have been a perfect match for our climate & soils.
Our Chardonnay
first debuted with the 1996 vintage and was renamed in honor of
Véronique Drouhin-Boss' son Arthur with the 2002 release. Arthur is
a wine that captures the bright, crisp acidity and mineral
character of the vineyard, balanced with richness and lovely length
on the palate.
Vérnonique's
Tasting Notes: 2010 is a wonderful year for Chardonnay. Our Arthur
is fresh and inviting on the nose, with beautiful citrus, lemon
zest, grapefruit, white flowers such as magnolia, even some stony
character, and a hint of toast. The acidity and the sense of
minerality remind me of Chablis, but the mouthfeel is purely
Oregon. Very complex, this Chardonnay could be cellared for a
couple years. - Véronique Drouhin-Boss, January 2012
