2022 Bunker Hill Chardonnay Lingua Franca Oregon 0,75l

2022 Bunker Hill Chardonnay Lingua Franca – Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2022 from Lingua Franca comes from one of the outstanding Chardonnay parcels of the Eola-Amity Hills in the Willamette Valley. The region is one of the most important white wine regions in North America and is largely defined by... Van Duzer Corridor Influenced by the cool Pacific air that penetrates deep into the vineyards, the volcanic soils and long ripening periods result in wines of exceptional quality. Minerality, precision and eleganceLingua Franca has quickly established itself as a benchmark winery in Oregon, combining Burgundian winemaking philosophy with the distinctive character of the Willamette Valley. The Bunker Hill Chardonnay is considered one of the estate's most ambitious and terroir-driven white wine projects.

Expansion

The grapes will exclusively hand-picked and strictly selectedAfter gentle whole-cluster pressing, fermentation takes place predominantly in French oak barrelsThe wine then matures for many months on the fine lees, resulting in additional Complexity, depth and texture The deliberately restrained use of oak underlines the origin and gives the wine structure without masking its freshness and precision.

Aroma & Taste

A complex aroma unfolds on the nose. Lemon zest, white peach, nectarine and ripe pear, accompanied by white blossoms, roasted hazelnuts and delicate flint nuancesWith increasing ventilation, additional hints of Brioche, fresh herbs and salty mineralityOn the palate, the wine presents itself precise, focused and exceptionally elegant. The vibrant acidity, the fine melt and the calcareous-volcanic minerality They create enormous tension and depth. The finale is effective. long, salty, complex and characterized by Burgundian finesse.

Food recommendation

Ideal Lobster, scallops, turbot and fine fish dishesEqually excellent to Poultry with truffles, sweetbreads and fine French cuisineThanks to its structure, it also harmonizes excellently with sophisticated vegetarian dishes.

Special features of the 2022 vintage

The year 2022 brought to Oregon highly precise, mineral and exceptionally elegant Chardonnays The long ripening phases enabled an optimal balance between freshness, aromatic intensity and structureThe best wines of the vintage are characterized by remarkable transparency, depth, and excellent aging potential.

Conclusion

The Bunker Hill Chardonnay 2022 It is among the most impressive Chardonnays in Oregon. Minerality, precision, complexity and Burgundian style make him an exceptional ambassador for the Eola-Amity Hills. top-class terroir wine with international stature, which impressively embodies the philosophy of Lingua Franca and inspires both in its youth and after many years of bottle aging.