Domaine Verdant - Enchanteuse Chardonnay 2015 – Oregon, USA

Enchanteuse 2015 is an impressive and complex Chardonnay that elegantly balances American power with classic Burgundian finesse. On the nose, it offers a seductive aroma profile of ripe apricot, honey, pear puree and light oak, which gradually unfolds with notes of vanilla, lemon balm and a subtle touch of licorice candy.

The palate is deep and concentrated with layers of baked apples, melon, dried apricots and pickled lemons. The creamy mouthfeel and pronounced acidity are beautifully balanced by fine minerality and a long, lingering finish. A wine that is both intense and precise – and that rewards curious palates.

Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon | 93 points – Ulrik Houlberg

Enchanteuse 2015 is an enchanting Chardonnay that impressively combines American power with classic Burgundian finesse. From the first sniff, it opens with ripe apricots, honey, pear puree and an elegant touch of oak, slowly revealing notes of vanilla and licorice candy. The palate is deep and concentrated – baked apples, melon, dried apricots and pickled lemons – all carried by a creamy texture, fine minerality and robust, persistent acidity.

Made from the classic Dijon clones 76 and 96, planted in the late 90s, this wine undergoes a gentle, cold fermentation with Champagne yeast for maximum terroir expression. Subsequent aging for 24 months in new French barriques gives the wine structure and depth without overpowering the fruit.

Enchanteuse 2015 is a serious alternative to Puligny-Montrachet – with a mature charm and complexity that makes it a favorite with those seeking Chardonnay with character and elegance.