# Enchanteuse (2015)

- **Producer:** Domaine Verdant
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Oregon, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €46
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, apricot, melon, linden tree, vanilla, licorice candy, oxidative, honey, almond, beeswax

## About this wine

Enchanteuse by Domaine Verdant is a 2015 Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA in Oregon. Produced in a style reminiscent of Burgundy, it is crafted from Dijon clones 76 and 96, which were planted in 1998 and 1999. The wine is a testament to the unique terroir of the estate vineyards, characterized by ancient marine sedimentary soils and a beneficial microclimate. The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, contributing to the grapes' flavor intensity. Domaine Verdant, led by winemaker Ron Sanchez, focuses on expressing the distinct Oregon terroir, with Enchanteuse being an example of their commitment to quality and limited production, with only 50 cases made.

## Interesting facts

- Enchanteuse means 'enchanting' in French.
- Only 50 cases were produced for the 2015 vintage.
- The vineyard soils are ancient marine sedimentary, enriched by glacial gravel.
- Winemaker Ron Sanchez has a preference for selling his wines in Denmark.

## Food pairing

The wine's rich texture and complex profile complement creamy sauces and richer proteins. Its elegant acidity cuts through fat, while subtle oak notes harmonize with roasted dishes and herbs.

## Wine making process

The 2015 Enchanteuse Chardonnay was produced using whole clusters fermented in open stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (10-13°C) for 4-6 weeks with a Champagne yeast strain. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 15 months in new French oak barriques. The producer's philosophy emphasizes quality derived from the vineyard, aiming to capture the essence of the Yamhill-Carlton terroir.