this Corton Blanc Grand Cru has the potential to age gracefully for 10–15 years
revealing additional layers of nuance and sophistication
all from gravelly soils that lend natural structure and aromatic lift
The 2019 vintage is a classic one
and this one was whole-cluster fermented on wild yeasts and raised in old barrels for a year and a half
Morgen Long, Chardonnay Witness Tree Eola-Amity Hills, 2022 GERMANYCOUNT326 this Corton Blanc Grand CruWitness Tree is one of Oregons most distinctive Chardonnay siteshigh elevation, volcanic soils, and the wind swept exposure that defines the EolaAmity Hills. Winemaker Seth Morgen Long approaches it with a Burgundian mindset: whole cluster pressing, ambient fermentations, and levage in mostly used French oak, letting site and season drive the narrative. In 2022, the wine is electric. It opens with cool citrus, pear skin, and subtle florals, but its