2023 Walter Scott - Chardonnay Willamette Valley La Combe Verte
2023 Walter Scott Chardonnay – La Combe Verte, Willamette Valley
Walter Scott Wines was launched in 2008 by Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon. The 2023 La Combe Verte Chardonnay blends fruit from volcanic Eola-Amity Hills sites, old vines from Hyland Vineyard, and the marine sedimentary soils of Freedom Hill. It is fermented entirely with native yeast and undergoes full malolactic conversion in large, mostly neutral barrels with minimal batonnage, an approach that builds texture without heavy oak influence.
La Combe Verte translates loosely to Green Valley, a nod to the Willamette Valley landscape and to the winery's early partnership with Patricia Green Cellars.
Tasting notes:
- Fruit: fresh apple, lemon, and peach
- Aromatics: honeysuckle and a light touch of brioche
Palate: rich yet lifted, with bright acidity giving the wine energy beneath its restrained power.
Food pairings: grilled halibut, roast chicken, or a creamy risotto.