Domaine Anderson Chardonnay Organic 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Anderson Valley, California
Country
United States
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
ABV
13%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
Biodynamic Viticulture, Organic Certification
Domaine Anderson
Domaine Anderson is an estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer in Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California. Part of the Roederer Collection, the domaine is rooted in Jean-Claude Rouzaud’s early vision for cool-climate winegrowing in this remote coastal valley, where fog, hillside vineyards and diverse soils create ideal conditions for Burgundian varieties. Domaine Anderson offers a premium Californian still wine range with certified organic and Biodynamic vineyard sites, site-specific Pinot Noir, textured Chardonnay and a clear Anderson Valley identity.
Read MoreViticulture
Sourced exclusively from the estate’s certified organic Anderson Valley vineyards. The 13.7 acres of Chardonnay span warmer up-valley Boonville and cooler sites closer to the Mendocino Coast, giving the final blend both ripeness and freshness. The vineyards include valley-floor sites, gently sloped knolls and steeper hillsides, with soils ranging from rocky river gravels to fine clay loams. The 2023 blend is drawn from Navarro-Fairhills Vineyard, Walraven Vineyard and Dach, the latter certified both organic and Demeter Biodynamic.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-picked at night from three estate-grown, certified organic vineyards in Anderson Valley, representing the meso-climates of Boonville, Philo and Navarro along the Navarro River. Grapes were pressed whole cluster to protect freshness and purity. A long, cool primary fermentation took place in small French oak barrels, followed by indigenous malolactic fermentation through the winter. This cellar approach supports texture, balance and a clear expression of estate-grown Anderson Valley Chardonnay.
Tasting Note
The wine opens with aromas of tangerine peel and grilled peach, lifted by hints of lime. The palate is crisp and focused, showing Meyer lemon, Golden Delicious apple and a precise line of acidity. Medium-bodied with good depth and energy, it balances citrus freshness with ripe orchard fruit and subtle textural weight from barrel fermentation and lees contact. The finish is long, refreshing and well-defined, making this a composed organic Chardonnay from Anderson Valley.
Food Pairing
Pair with roast cod and lemon butter, crab linguine, chicken with tarragon cream, grilled asparagus with hollandaise, Comt?, or a spring vegetable risotto.
