2017 Fairsing Chardonnay 1.5
Our estate Chardonnay opens with a bouquet of Meyer lemon cream, butterscotch and lighter earthy tones.
Ripe and plush, the palate expresses a good degree of tension with bright tree fruit flavors and a soft, generous texture. The long, cream and mineral-driven finish lingers.
This deft blend of Dijon clones 76 and 95 is barrel fermented in French oak sourced from the Billon, Sirugue, and Cadus cooperages with emphasis on the Troncais and Allier forests. Total elevage was ten months with 26% new French oak before bottling in July 2018 with a final alcohol of 14%.
Exceptional now, this wine will cellar well through 2024.
92 Points - James Suckling
The 2017 growing season began with record-breaking rain, our weather station recorded a total of 58 inches of rain from October 1, 2016 through April 1 of 2017. Bud break occurred slightly later than average on April 21 and was followed by steady early growth and cool temperatures
The vineyard began to bloom in mid June and late summer temperatures increased the degree day accumulations to a total of 2450.
Our Chardonnay blocks were harvested under blue skies September 28, 2017.
Our 2017 Fairsing Vineyard Chardonnay is expressive and elegant with focused structure. It offers flavors of peach pie with a delightful baking spice finish. This combination of Dijon 76 and 95 was barreled for 10 months in 26% new French oak. Bottling occurred July 31, 2018 with a final alcohol of 14%.
657 case production
| Download Wine Notes |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | Dijon 76 and 95 |
| Appellation | Yamhill-Carlton AVA |
| Vineyard | Fairsing Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/28/2017 |
| Acid | 5.6 |
| PH | 3.36 |
| Aging | 10 months new French oak |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 07/31/2018 |
"Some flinty nuances with dried flowers and a lightly bready nose that offers a sleek, fresh and smoothly juicy texture on the palate. Ripe and plush. Drink now."
92 Points - JamesSuckling.com, July 2019
Fairsing Vineyard is managed sustainably in Oregon’s Yamhill- Carlton American Viticulture Area (AVA) with 38 acres of Pinot noir and five acres of Chardonnay in production.
The vineyard is nestled inside an 80-acre Certified Family Forest distinguished by biodiversity, varied topography, and panoramic views of the Northern Willamette Valley.
Fairsing Vineyard is a certified member of the Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) Association, the Salmon Safe program, the American Tree Farm System and are signatories of the Willamette Valley Oak Accord.
A veteran of the wine industry since the early 1970’s, Robert Brittan began his career in the Central Valley of California. Robert attended the University of California at Davis, graduating with a degree in Fermentation Science in 1981.
Robert attended the University of California at Davis, graduating in 1981 with a degree in Fermentation Science. His early work includes crafting wines for St. Andrews Vineyard and world-class Cabernet and Chardonnay for Far Niente Winery.
in 1988 Robert joined Stags’ Leap Winery and served as winemaker and general manager for the 240 acres of vineyards, gardens and wilderness that make up the historic Napa site.
In 2004, eager to focus on cool climate vareitals, Robert moved from California to Oregon wine country. In addition to managing his own vineyard and crafting wines for Brittan Vineyards, Robert is the consulting winemaker for select vineyards in the Willamette Valley.
A firm believer that wines are much more compelling as they age, Robert is committed to a minimalist winemaking style and partners with exceptional vineyard sites to craft wines that cellar beautifully.
Since 2012, Robert and his team have been crafting wines for Fairsing that are distinctive to the property. Robert’s enthusiasm for the varied exposures, geology, micro-climates, and selections across Fairsing Vineyard is reflected in his site-expressive wines.
