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 reminiscent of a great Burgundy—sublime!"
"The Chardonnay from the Résonance vineyard is a dangerous combination of elegance and persuasion. From its rich and pleasant palate to its aromas and flavors of peach, orange zest, wet stone, cashew nuts, 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, bright disc
Nose
Expressive and complex, with aromas of fresh hazelnut, orange blossom, white truffle, and toasted bread.
Mouth
Supple and enveloping, silky texture, developing a lovely volume on the palate, flavors echoing those on the nose, but with a more mineral, more zesty purity, with flavors of white peach, delicate finish but with a lovely length.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before, keep refrigerated after opening
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with veal blanquette in cream sauce, pork loin with mushroom cream sauce, thin slices of sheep's milk tomme cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2023 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Harvested just as fires broke out in the Willamette Valley, the 2020 Découverte Vineyard Chardonnay was fermented and aged in approximately 20% new French oak. It displays aromas of baked apples, pie crust, jasmine, and spring butter with hints of matches. The medium-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated, reflecting the intensity of the nose. It has a deep core of orchard fruit, plenty of refreshing acidity, and a long finish with a delicate texture. While crisp, 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 wine:
The Chardonnay from the Résonance vineyard is a dangerous combination of elegance and persuasion. From its rich and pleasant palate to its aromas and flavors of peach, orange zest, wet stone, cashew nuts, 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 wine:
Crushed stone, aromas and flavors of lime and lemon zest. Cherry blossom as well. Medium body. Lively acidity, but round and creamy on the finish, with hints of Korean pear. Drink now.
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