Elouan, a part of the Chuck Wagner empire, has been slowly taking its model upmarket. Its Reserve bottlings, reviewed right here, characteristic huge, heavy bottles with deep punts and wax seals — and are priced accordingly. Oddly, each of those wines are constituted of grapes grown in Oregon however the wines are literally made in California.
Let’s give the pair a attempt.
2023 Elouan Oregon Reserve Chardonnay Assessment
This can be a conventional expression of well-oaked chardonnay, buttery and nutty, although surprisingly restrained in relation to these saccharine vanilla notes that mar many a “massive” chardonnay. Notes of lemon curd and almond butter provide a layer cake method to the wine, hitting the palate up entrance with a tart, acidic punch earlier than sloooowly fading into nuttier territory, finally knowledgeable by gooseberry and rhubarb. Large, massive, massive. B+ / $40
2023 Elouan Oregon Reserve Pinot Noir Assessment
Large and beefy, there’s actually no nuance to be discovered on this wine, which is aggressive in its exploration of darkish, pruny fruits and bittersweet chocolate. A lightweight smokiness overlays every part, giving the wine a bbq vibe, gently tannic however approachable. Layers of anise overlay the candy/pruny parts, with touches of gravelly earth and cracked pepper on the end. Significantly better with a hearty meal. B / $50
2023 Elouan Oregon Reserve Pinot Noir
USD50
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