Connor Lee Vineyard Clone 95 Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, pan-seared halibut, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from one of Washington State's most celebrated cool-climate sites, the Connor Lee Vineyard in the Columbia Valley, this Chardonnay showcases the exceptional attributes of Dijon Clone 95. First planted in the 1980s by Connor and Lanette Lee, the vineyard features fine, sandy loam soils and a unique microclimate that allows grapes to ripen slowly while retaining brilliant natural acidity. JM Cellars meticulously crafts this single-vineyard offering to highlight the clone's signature profile: a beautiful tension between rich, textured stone fruit and a vibrant, mineral-driven finish. Typically fermented and aged in French oak barrels with careful lees stirring, this wine strikes a masterful balance between creamy complexity and crisp, refreshing elegance, embodying the sophisticated potential of Washington white wines.
🍾 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