Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared halibut, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
JM Cellars Chardonnay is a beautiful expression of Washington State's capability with white varietals, frequently sourcing fruit from acclaimed, cooler-climate sites such as the Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. This vineyard's unique elevation and fractured volcanic soils allow the Chardonnay grapes to develop rich, concentrated flavors while retaining a vibrant, structural acidity. In the cellar, winemaker John Bigelow employs classic Burgundian techniques, including barrel fermentation and periodic battonage (lees stirring) in French oak. This careful process imparts a luxurious texture and subtle notes of toasted brioche and vanilla, beautifully framing the wine's natural stone fruit and bright citrus core.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is an acclaimed family-owned winery nestled amidst the wooded tranquility of Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington, alongside their estate plantings at Margaret's Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Committed to sustainable, small-lot craftsmanship, the winery sources premium fruit across renowned Pacific Northwest AVAs to produce wines with balanced structure and authentic varietal character. JM Cellars is celebrated for its diverse and expressive portfolio, ranging from signature Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings to vibrant Rhône varietals and small-production whites.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%