Resonance Wines - Willamette Valley Découverte Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
94/100
Robert Parker
93/100
James Suckling
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
"It's hard not to open a second bottle of this Chardonnay, according to *Wine Enthusiast*. Discover this Californian nectar with the character of a great Burgundy—it's sublime!"
"The Chardonnay from the Résonance vineyard is a dangerous combination of elegance and allure. From its rich, pleasant palate to its aromas and flavors of peach, orange zest, wet stone, cashews, and a hint of sweet butter, you’ll find it hard to resist opening a second bottle." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)
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Eye
Golden color with silvery highlights, clear, brilliant disc
Nose
Expressive and complex, with aromas of fresh hazelnut, orange blossom, white truffle, and toasted bread
Palate
Smooth and full-bodied, with a silky texture; it develops lovely volume on the palate, with flavors that echo those on the nose but with a more mineral, zesty purity, featuring notes of white peach, and a delicate yet beautifully long finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours beforehand; keep refrigerated after opening
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a creamy veal blanquette, pork loin with mushrooms and cream, or thin slices of sheep's milk tomme...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Harvested just as the fires broke out in the Willamette Valley, the 2020 Découverte Vineyard Chardonnay was fermented and aged in about 20% new French oak. It features aromas of baked apples, pie crust, jasmine, and spring butter, with hints of matchsticks. The medium-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated, mirroring the intensity of the nose. It features a deep core of orchard fruit, plenty of refreshing acidity, and a long, delicately textured finish. Although clean, it is slightly less refined than the stunning 2021, and I would drink it sooner due to its generous fruitiness. Approximately 500 cases were produced. 2023–2028
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The Chardonnay from the Résonance vineyard is a dangerous combination of elegance and allure. From its rich, pleasant palate to its aromas and flavors of peach, orange zest, wet stone, cashews, and a hint of sweet butter, you’ll find it hard to resist opening a second bottle.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Crushed stone, with aromas and flavors of lime and lemon zest. Hints of cherry blossom as well. Medium-bodied. Lively acidity, but round and creamy on the finish, with hints of Korean pear. Ready to drink now.