Cristom Vineyards

Chardonnay 'Eileen'

Chardonnay 'Eileen'

Chardonnay Eileen
  • Certified LIVE Sustainable
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • Eileen Vineyard (Eola-Amity Hills AVA)
  • Named after co-founder Eileen Gerrie
  • Up to 750 ft. elevation — highest planting on the Cristom estate
  • South, southeast, and east-facing aspects
  • 2.4 acres; planted 2018–2019
  • Columbia River Basalts including Jory, Saum, Nekia, Ritner, Witzel, and Yamhill soil series
  • Clones 76, 27, 107, 124, and 548
  • 100% native yeast fermentation
  • Full malolactic fermentation in barrel
  • Whole-cluster pressed
  • Aged 11 months on lees in 52% new French oak barrels, followed by 5 months in stainless steel
  • 103 cases produced
  • 13.0% abv

Info

Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Eola-Amity Hills
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-CRI-35-23 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2026-02-11
"Tasted blind. Medium lemon. Neutral apple and pear nose with chalky minerality. Savoury density to the fruit with balanced use of oak and high acid. Chewy, saline finish. Pleasing. (SCJ)"