2024 Le Cadeau Vineyard Chardonnay (WINE OF THE MONTH)
Multi-clone Chardonnay from Le Cadeau Vineyard in the Chehalam Mountains. Lovely, delicate, and pure. MAY WINE OF THE MONTH - 10% off this month!
Limpid light-yellow hue. Aromas of granite minerality, white peach, blood orange, and white flower aromas. Mouth is bright and fresh. Flavors of apple, peach, and blood orange. There is a distinct minerality throughout the mouthfeel. Not bad for a Washington Rhône guy making an Oregon Chardonnay for the first time.
Fermentation: The grapes were hand-picked, destemmed, and pumped to the press for a gentle yet long press cycle. Juice was cold settled, barreled down to 3 x 350 liter French oak barrels. Primary fermentation with Saccharomyces uvarum. The Chardonnay went through a partial Malo-lactic fermentation.
Élevage: 350 LIter French Oak barrels (Damy and Chassin, once filled and neutral) for six months with three bâtonnage.
INGREDIENTS & ADDITIONS: Chardonnay grapes, organic yeast, organic yeast nutrients, and minimally necessary SO2 for freshness.
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Oregon |
| Acid | 6.2 g/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/27/2025 |
| Cases Produced | 133 cases |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
93 points - Paul Gregutt - Spring 2026
Isenhower 2024 Le Cadeau Vineyard Chardonnay – This multi-clone blend, the first-ever Chardonnay from Isenhower, tracks straight up the middle, clean and fresh, with tangy citrus and orchard fruits. It went partially through M-L, and the retained acidity provides buoyant support, adding a lick of malic apple crispness. The complex and refreshing aromatics add many layers of detail through the finish. Aerate to allow it to fully open, and you are rewarded with more breadth and accents of pastry crust.
92 points - Owen Bargreen - April 2026
The 2024 ‘Le Cadeau Vineyard’ Chardonnay shows off ripe peach, starfruit, flinty accents and minerals on the palate alongside a soft mouthfeel. Juicy and filled with minerality, enjoy now and over the next six plus years to come. Drink 2026-2032.
100% Le Cadeau Vineyard Chardonnay - Clones 27, 72, 76, 112, 113, and 809.
