Domaine Serene

Récolte Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.59 ratings
9.73 pro ratings
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Dr. Owen Bargreen

Representing the best of Serene's impressive Chardonnay collection, the 2012 'Recolte Grand Cru' Chardonnay is a stunner. Using the choicest estate fruit, the Chardonnay saw extensive barrel aging (17 months, 50% new French oak) and displays the best of the fantastic 2012 vintage. This gorgeous bottling begins with aromatics of brioche, hazelnut, Gala apple and suggestions of allspice. There are rich and intense flavors of poached pear, honeydew melon and Fuji apple with a huge finish and lingers for more than 40 seconds. The weight and viscosity is there. Head winemaker Erik Kramer has crafted a hugely impressive effort in this heavyhitter of a wine. This is gorgeous right now but will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2032- 95

Representing the best of Serene's impressive Chardonnay collection, the 2012 'Recolte Grand Cru' Chardonnay is a stunner. Using the choicest estate fruit, the Chardonnay saw extensive barrel aging (17 months, 50% new French oak) and displays the best of the fantastic 2012 vintage. This gorgeous bottling begins with aromatics of brioche, hazelnut, Gala apple and suggestions of allspice. There are rich and intense flavors of poached pear, honeydew melon and Fuji apple with a huge finish and lingers for more than 40 seconds. The weight and viscosity is there. Head winemaker Erik Kramer has crafted a hugely impressive effort in this heavyhitter of a wine. This is gorgeous right now but will cellar well for a decade or more. Drink 2019-2032- 95

Dec 27th, 2019
Noah Hart

Fresh, focused crisp and complex!! Great chard!!

Fresh, focused crisp and complex!! Great chard!!

Oct 8th, 2015
Debbi Nagelmann

Lovely chardonnay!

Lovely chardonnay!

Feb 13th, 2016
Erik Ackerman

Erik had this 9 years ago

Erik had this 9 years ago

Oct 9th, 2015
Drew Dodson

Drew had this 5 years ago

Drew had this 5 years ago

Jul 14th, 2019
Liz Cole

Liz had this 8 years ago

Liz had this 8 years ago

Oct 16th, 2016
Don Ansley

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Don had this 8 years ago

Jul 18th, 2016
Liz Cole

Liz had this 9 years ago

Liz had this 9 years ago

Feb 6th, 2016
Wendy Proctor

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Wendy had this 9 years ago

Dec 31st, 2015