2019 Sol et Soleil Chardonnay
New to the J. Christopher range of wines, the "Sol et Soleil" Chardonnay was fermented in large (600-liter) oak casks, where it rested on the lees for nearly two years. The fruit was sourced from vineyards in two sub-AVAs of the Willamette Valley: our neighboring Compris Vineyard here in the Chehalem Mountains, and Yamhill Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. With a rich, lifted aroma and a lush, mineral-infused embrace of the palate, the wine celebrate the stony soils and sunny ripeness that Chardonnay can acheive in our corner of Oregon.
332 cases produced
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 67% from Chehalem Mountains, 33% from Yamhill-Carlton AVAs |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 332 |
91 points – Wine Enthusiast
Done in a barrel fermented style. Comes on as soft and toasty, with a mix of rich apple, cream, butter and caramel.
90 points – Wine Spectator
Polished and elegantly structured, with baked pear, toasty spice and jasmine blossom accents that glide on a long finish.
