Connor Lee Vineyard Clone 95 Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–6 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted chicken, pan-seared halibut, creamy mushroom risotto
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1998 by John and Peggy Bigelow, JM Cellars is a highly regarded family-owned winery headquartered on a lush, wooded hillside known as Bramble Bump in Woodinville, Washington. The winery is dedicated to crafting limited-production, hand-crafted wines, sourcing premium fruit from top-tier Washington state vineyards—such as Champoux and Stillwater Creek—alongside their own estate, Margaret's Vineyard, located in the Walla Walla Valley. Under sustainable and Salmon-Safe certified practices, JM Cellars produces a diverse and acclaimed portfolio that showcases expressive Bordeaux and Rh$ne-style blends, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, and unique varietals like Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.