Lux Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
creamy lobster fettuccine, roasted chicken with herbs, pan-seared sea scallops
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Cooper's Hawk Lux Chardonnay represents the winery's premium tier, showcasing an elevated expression of California's classic white grape. Sourced from prestigious, cool-climate vineyards across California where morning fog and maritime breezes allow for slow, even ripening, this wine is crafted to capture both vibrant acidity and rich complexity. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques, the juice undergoes barrel fermentation and extensive sur lie aging in French oak barrels, accompanied by regular stirring (battonage) and partial malolactic fermentation. This meticulous process coaxes out a luxurious, creamy texture and a sophisticated flavor profile defined by baked yellow apple, lemon curd, toasted brioche, and warm vanilla spice, echoing the classic, opulent California Chardonnay style.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tim McEnery in Orland Park, Illinois, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants has pioneered a unique hospitality concept combining a Napa-style tasting room with contemporary dining. Headquartered in Downers Grove with its central winemaking facility in Woodridge, Illinois, the company operates on an innovative sourcing model, collaborating with top growers across California, Italy, Spain, and Australia to import premium grapes and juice. Under the guidance of their skilled winemaking team, Cooper's Hawk crafts a diverse, award-winning portfolio that ranges from expressive single-varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera to prestigious, limited-release proprietary blends such as the Camille series and the XV Anniversary Blend.