98% Chardonnay, 2% Aligoté from the Willamette Valley AVA
The palate of Walter Scott's La Combe Verte Chardonnay spotlights evolving layers of textures which follow the classic aromatic notes of lemon zest, honeycrisp apple and white flowers, with the finish offering a subtle mineral and saline character.
La Combe Verte is fermented with 100% ambient yeast and full malolactic conversion in French oak barrels with very little bâtonnage. Fermented in 350 & 500 liter French Oak - 20% new, 10 months in barrel. The wine is lightly filtered prior to bottling to brighten aromatics and give us a polished finish. The result is an illuminating style of Chardonnay, showcasing density and precision.
The white wines at Walter Scott are all whole cluster pressed and after settling go straight to barrel with substantial lees. Everything is barrel fermented with indigenous yeast. The range of new oak barrels is around 40%. The wines are stirred minimally and 100% malo is achieved. The wines remain aging in barrel for 11 months before finishing in stainless steel.
Through thoughtful farming and cellar practices, Walter Scott strives to allow Chardonnay to reach its powerful Willamette Valley potential.
