Walter Scott

La Combe Verte Chardonnay

9.194 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
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
Eric Urbani

Another good example of OR chard

Another good example of OR chard

Feb 3rd, 2023
Matt Perlman

Bringing Chardonnay to a beer fight

Bringing Chardonnay to a beer fight

Sep 18th, 2021
Eric

Too weary to write proper notes. To my mind, one of the greatest producers in Oregon.

Too weary to write proper notes. To my mind, one of the greatest producers in Oregon.

Apr 11th, 2021
Lee Pitofsky

Walter Scott is crazy value. Burgundy in Oregon. BTG at Jua!

Walter Scott is crazy value. Burgundy in Oregon. BTG at Jua!

Dec 27th, 2020
Lars Fasel

Focused AF. Mineral and driven. Nice lemon and wet river stone. Great value.

Focused AF. Mineral and driven. Nice lemon and wet river stone. Great value.

Jul 26th, 2020
Matt

I think Ken is making some of the best domestic Chardonnay, possibly one of the best in the NW. The wines have always been about freshness, purity, and tension, but the level of balance and detail continues forward. This “entry” level proves it, and like any great Burgundy domain’s Bourgogne level wine, the level of care and detail here reflect the wider scope of his wines. I would argue that this wine would smoke just about most white burgundy in its price point and even above.

I think Ken is making some of the best domestic Chardonnay, possibly one of the best in the NW. The wines have always been about freshness, purity, and tension, but the level of balance and detail continues forward. This “entry” level proves it, and like any great Burgundy domain’s Bourgogne level wine, the level of care and detail here reflect the wider scope of his wines. I would argue that this wine would smoke just about most white burgundy in its price point and even above.

Apr 26th, 2020
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.1

Ken Pahlow makes magic happen with Willamette Valley Chardonnay 👌🏻

Ken Pahlow makes magic happen with Willamette Valley Chardonnay 👌🏻

Feb 5th, 2019
Matt Perlman

Not blown away at first but came together a bit with some air...good balance of tart citrus, fragrant pit fruit and just a dollop of buttery richness. Plenty of freshness to warrant holding off a year or two to let things harmonize a bit

Not blown away at first but came together a bit with some air...good balance of tart citrus, fragrant pit fruit and just a dollop of buttery richness. Plenty of freshness to warrant holding off a year or two to let things harmonize a bit

Nov 23rd, 2018
David Shaw

Nectarine skin aroma, lemon flavor and finish

Nectarine skin aroma, lemon flavor and finish

Sep 1st, 2018
Ryan Mullins

Top flight chard

Top flight chard

Aug 12th, 2017