Arabilis Columbia Gorge Dampier Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 montefalco a few miles south of

a few miles south of the Loire and not too distant from Chateau de Chenonceau

it can often have a bit of mist or fog lingering about

Dominique Lucas is an exception at Les Vignes de Paradis

It’s of the European style

One of the very best is Christine Dupuy’s Labranche Laffont

Arabilis Columbia Gorge Dampier Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 montefalco a few miles south ofDrawn from a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge on volcanic soil, this is all Wente clone Chardonnay, and offers a classic combination of sunshine and flint. Pear and melon notes, Meyer lemon and salty minerality come through with a lightly creamy, energetic palate. 93 points Wine Enthusiast Editor's Choice