Chardonnay Grand Estate 2019

Description of the Columbia Crest Winery

Located in the Columbia Valley, Washington State, Columbia Crest Winery is renowned for its ability to produce wines of exceptional quality. Taking advantage of a climate and terroir suitable for viticulture, the estate excels in the production of classic grape varieties, with particular attention paid to Chardonnay. The combination of winemaking innovations and a strong winemaking tradition allows Columbia Crest to highlight the unique characteristics of each grape variety.

Description of the Cuvée Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estate

The Cuvée Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estate is the expression of Chardonnay in all its splendor, reflecting the excellence of the Columbia Valley terroir. This wine, from the best selections of vines, benefits from careful vinification aimed at enhancing its aromatic richness and finesse. It offers an elegant and accessible interpretation of Chardonnay, marked by the distinctive signature of Columbia Crest.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Chardonnay seduces with its rich bouquet, combining aromas of green apple, pear and peach with delicate notes of vanilla and oak. Mineral freshness and a slight creamy touch complete this aromatic palette, offering a harmonious and inviting taste experience.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Profile: A harmonious wine, with a beautiful roundness on the palate and balanced acidity, which culminates in a long and refreshing finish.
• Aging Potential: Although this Chardonnay is delicious now, it also has the potential to evolve nicely in the bottle, gaining complexity over time.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estate is perfectly suited to accompany seafood dishes, poultry in light sauces or cheese-based starters. Its versatility and elegance make it a preferred choice for various culinary occasions.

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.