2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Marie et Olivier Horiot biodynamically farmed with minimal intervention

biodynamically farmed with minimal intervention

I declassified the 1er cru plot because of the young vines

These black currants were grown just 10 minutes away from our farm by local legend Greg Quinn

The wine then ages for at least an additional 2 years in bottle before being released on the market

Conference pear

2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Marie et Olivier Horiot biodynamically farmed with minimal interventionJean Marc Roulots first foray into domestic wine is tinyand impressive. I met with Pedro Parra, the famed geologist, last year, and he tipped me off to the project. Parra works with Roulot in Burgundy, and hes brought his talents to Oregon to launch this Chardonnay focused venture with fellow winemaker Felipe Ramirez (of Rose & Arrow, where the wines are made). The first vintage is 2021, with the wines centered on two distinct terroirs: volcanic