Hyland Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
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America / Oregon
The first Chardonnay produced by Résonance. Sourced from one of the most famed and noteworthy vineyards in all of Oregon, the Hyland Vineyard Chardonnay beautifully blends classic Oregon styled Chardonnay with traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques in a seamless wine that wows upon immediate release and after aging.
93 Points
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2018 vintage
91 Points
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2018 vintage
Harvest Note
After a cold and wet winter, spring brought a late flowering (end of June). However the summer was one of the warmest on record, giving very good condition for maturation. We picked the Chardonnay grapes by hand on October 6th, with perfect weather conditions and a vibrant acidity.
Tasting Note
With a clear gold color, this wine expresses a nice aromatic complexity and the nose reveals beautiful white flowers, lemon, citrus peel, hazelnut and fresh almond notes, enhanced by fine oak flavor. The palate is well-balanced between a nice freshness and acidity, and ripeness and concentration of grapes. The finish is pure and mineral.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: McMinnville AVA
ABV: 13.5%
AGING: 16 months in French oak barrels (30% new) and a concrete egg
Unique Selling Points
- Sourced from one of the most famous and well-known Chardonnay vineyards in Oregon
- Impresses upon immediate release and after patient cellaring
- Available in limited quantities
With more than a decade working hand-in-hand with famed Louis Jadot winemaker Jacques Lardière, Guillame Large embraced the opportunity to move from Burgundy to Oregon to become winemaker for Résonance.
“We use the winery to reveal the terroir of each vineyard.”
“We use the winery to reveal the terroir of each vineyard.”
Guillaume Large, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
