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Domaine Drouhin 'La Maisonnette' Chardonnay 2021
Vintage Character
The 2021 season in Willamette Valley looked very different from 2020. A warm, dry spring led into an even drier summer with several heat spikes. Temperatures then eased in mid-September, which allowed the estate to spread harvest over about three weeks, into early October. After that cooler finish the estate reported fruit with developed flavour and good balance. For La Maisonnette Chardonnay this means ripe orchard-fruit breadth from the warm summer, held together by a lively, focused finish. The late cooling is what sets 2021 apart: summer warmth built ripeness, while September protected freshness and kept the wine from feeling heavy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The nose offers citrus, green apple and white peach, with delicate floral notes. On the palate the wine is dry, fresh and balanced, with a soft, creamy middle from lees and light oak, then a fine, lingering finish. Medium-high acidity gives it lift, and 13.9% alcohol keeps it graceful. Try it with butter-poached lobster, lemon-roasted chicken or grilled asparagus with a mild cheese. The acidity refreshes the richness of the lobster, while the gentle weight suits poultry and green vegetables. Serve at about 10 to 12 degrees so the fruit and cream stay in harmony.
Winery Background
The Drouhin family founded its Oregon winery in 1987 and brought a long Burgundy tradition of growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to the Willamette Valley. Véronique Drouhin is the estate's winemaker, and the family's declared aim is balance and a clear expression of place. Maisonnette is its own Chardonnay identity, separate from Arthur, grown in Dundee Hills, and from Roserock, grown in Eola-Amity Hills; this bottle carries the broader Willamette Valley designation. The estate farms sustainably and favours a restrained, precise approach in the cellar. In 2021 that philosophy meets a clear seasonal contrast, with summer warmth building fruit and September cooling preserving the fresh line.
The 2021 season in Willamette Valley looked very different from 2020. A warm, dry spring led into an even drier summer with several heat spikes. Temperatures then eased in mid-September, which allowed the estate to spread harvest over about three weeks, into early October. After that cooler finish the estate reported fruit with developed flavour and good balance. For La Maisonnette Chardonnay this means ripe orchard-fruit breadth from the warm summer, held together by a lively, focused finish. The late cooling is what sets 2021 apart: summer warmth built ripeness, while September protected freshness and kept the wine from feeling heavy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The nose offers citrus, green apple and white peach, with delicate floral notes. On the palate the wine is dry, fresh and balanced, with a soft, creamy middle from lees and light oak, then a fine, lingering finish. Medium-high acidity gives it lift, and 13.9% alcohol keeps it graceful. Try it with butter-poached lobster, lemon-roasted chicken or grilled asparagus with a mild cheese. The acidity refreshes the richness of the lobster, while the gentle weight suits poultry and green vegetables. Serve at about 10 to 12 degrees so the fruit and cream stay in harmony.
Winery Background
The Drouhin family founded its Oregon winery in 1987 and brought a long Burgundy tradition of growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to the Willamette Valley. Véronique Drouhin is the estate's winemaker, and the family's declared aim is balance and a clear expression of place. Maisonnette is its own Chardonnay identity, separate from Arthur, grown in Dundee Hills, and from Roserock, grown in Eola-Amity Hills; this bottle carries the broader Willamette Valley designation. The estate farms sustainably and favours a restrained, precise approach in the cellar. In 2021 that philosophy meets a clear seasonal contrast, with summer warmth building fruit and September cooling preserving the fresh line.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDomaine Drouhin
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerVeronique Boss-Drouhin
CountryUnited States
Expert Rating—
RegionOregon
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionWillamette Valley
Alcohol Level13.9
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$265
HK$265
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