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Walter Scott Description
Walter Scott Chardonnay La Combe Verte from Oregon's Willamette Valley is an exemplary expression of the region's distinctive character and the Chardonnay grape's unique ability to convey the area's singular geology. At Walter Scott, Chardonnay claims an essential role, not by imitating other iconic regions, but by presenting its own enchanting voice.
Meticulous farming and cellar practices empower this Chardonnay to achieve its full, powerful Willamette Valley potential. The La Combe Verte is crafted with a focus on texture and structure, effectively capturing the essence of its terroir and the nuances of each vintage. Fermented with 100% ambient yeast and full malolactic conversion in large barrels, the wine undergoes minimal bâtonnage to preserve its innate complexity.
Before bottling, the wine is lightly fined and filtered to enhance its aromatic bouquet and deliver a refined finish. This illuminating Chardonnay exhibits both density and precision, presenting a symphony of evolving textures on the palate. Classic notes of zesty lemon, crisp honeycrisp apple, and delicate white flowers intertwine, culminating in a subtly mineral and saline finish that lingers on the taste buds.
Walter Scott Chardonnay La Combe Verte is a captivating and memorable wine, a testament to the remarkable potential of the region's Chardonnay and the passionate dedication of the winemakers. Indulge in a glass and experience the fascinating story of the Willamette Valley, elegantly expressed in each sip.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
It offers integrated tones of matchstick and flint that complement a core of quince paste, peach preserves, meringue, beeswax and cashews. The light-bodied palate is seamless and shimmery, pairing concentrated, honeyed fruit with linear acidity that results in a weightless feel and an ethereal finish.
Staff Rated: 92 Points
The wine is lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling to brighten aromatics and give us a polished finish. The result is an illuminating style of chardonnay with lots of Meyer lemon notes, white nectarine and a mineral, salty note on the finish.
