2020 Matisse
100% Chardonnay
This new vintage of Matisse was aged in both stainless steel and oak barrels, softening its acidity and giving it a kiss of oaky vanilla and coconut flavors. Produced from grapes grown in Oregon, this Chardonnay expresses tropical notes star fruit and pineapple with a touch of honeysuckle
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Harvest Date
September of 2016
Aging
Aged in French oak for 18 months
Bottling Date
March of 2019
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Produced using the Burgundian method of “battônnage,” tropical notes of star fruit and pineapple with a kiss of vanilla and honeysuckle.
Winemaker Notes
The Story of Matisse
“I first heard the siren song of white Burgundy while living in the French village of St-Germain-en-Laye. On our many trips to the Côte d’Or, we experienced the wines of Corton-Charlemagne and Montrachet in their full lusciousness. It’s been a love affair ever since. The Matisse is an expression of my life in France and of the white wines that I love. It’s made in the Burgundian tradition using “bâtonnage” (stirring the lees). It’s full-bodied and has an elegant finish. À votre santé!”Kevin Brown Winemaker
Food Pairing Notes
Food Pairing
Spicy Thai or Hunan-style dishes are terrific with this one. I also like it with a sesame chicken salad. My favorite pairing is with baked salmon spiced with olive oil, garlic, and cumin.
