# La Combe Verte Chardonnay (2022)

- **Producer:** Walter Scott Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Oregon, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, quince, lemon, tangerine, white peach, beeswax, matchstick, gunflint, honeysuckle, hazelnut, butter, wet stones, saline

## About this wine

Walter Scott La Combe Verte Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Founded in 2008 by Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon, Walter Scott Wines focuses on producing elegant wines that convey site and vintage character. The Willamette Valley's cool climate and diverse geology provide an ideal terroir for this Chardonnay. The 2022 vintage is noted for its nervy and minerally profile.

## Interesting facts

- Fermented with 100% ambient yeast for natural expression.
- A portion of the wine (25%) is aged in new French oak.
- Grapes are sourced from renowned Willamette Valley vineyards like Hyland and Freedom Hill.
- Known for excellent value compared to Chardonnays from other regions.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and mineral notes cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its citrus and stone fruit nuances complement lighter seafood and poultry. The wine's structure can stand up to richer dishes without being overpowered.

## Wine making process

The Walter Scott La Combe Verte Chardonnay 2022 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation is initiated with ambient yeast, and the wine undergoes full malolactic conversion. It is then aged for approximately 10 months in French oak barrels, with 25% of the barrels being new. Minimal bâtonnage is employed during aging. The wine is lightly filtered before bottling. Grapes are sourced from multiple vineyards within the Willamette Valley.