2022 Double 00 Chehalem Mountain Chardonnay 1.5L
"Vividly fruit-focused within, it cascades across the palate with ripe orchard fruits and candied citrus tones" - Vinous
Chris Hermann decided in 2015 to start his own wine project capitalizing on his European roots and Oregon traditions. Dominique Lafon was among those who encouraged him, calling Willamette Valley Chardonnay “The best in the New World.” Moved by the stunning Chardonnays of Meursault, he decided to launch his burning winemaking dream, producing Chardonnay under the guidance of Pierre Millemann, famed Burgundy winemaker & consultant for DRC, Domaine Dujac & Gaja. Utilising Milleman's vast expertise, 00 Wines set out to craft Chardonnay in the style of Burgundy’s finest producers. “We want to produce Leflaive quality Chardonnay in Oregon,” declared Hermann. Double Zero Chardonnays are produced using the same 'Black Chardonnay' method employed by Coche-Dury & Roulot, a technique that exposes grape juice to a substantial dose of oxygen before fermentation, resulting in a remarkable transformation from dark brown or black juice to a radiant golden hue. Eric Guido of Vinous noted "If served blind, my mind would immediately go to Premier Cru white Burgundy." Hermann's plan is paying huge dividends, and the sublime quality of this hauntingly beautiful Chardonnay is giving Burgundy's elite labels a real run for their money. Grand Cru level Chardonnay for a LOT less - Act fast!
2022 Double 00 Chehalem Mountain Chardonnay 1.5L
Graileys Price - $275.00 per Magnum
Vinous - "The 2022 Chardonnay Chehalem Mountain pulls the taster down into the earth as a whiff of flowery underbrush, wet stones and crushed rocks leads to musky apricot and the slightest hint of patchouli. Vividly fruit-focused within, it cascades across the palate with ripe orchard fruits and candied citrus tones, all perfectly offset by a whiplash of zesty acidity and a stern core of salty minerals. This leaves the palate saturated in a saline concentration and lemony intensity, tapering off with extreme length and sapidity. The 2022 will require patience to come together fully, especially aromatically, but once it does - look out!