2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Pradarolo Fermented and aged in older

Fermented and aged in older Burgundy barrels (228L)

Pioneering sidra natural in keg

Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel tanks

The unique qualities of this “cru” result from the sandy soil composition that is in stark contrast to the terrain that underlies its neighboring “crus” in Castiglione Falletto

2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Pradarolo Fermented and aged in olderJean Marc Roulots first foray into domestic wine is tinyand impressive. I met with Pedro Parra, the famed geologist, last year, and he tipped me off to the project. Parra works with Roulot in Burgundy, and hes brought his talents to Oregon to launch this Chardonnay focused venture with fellow winemaker Felipe Ramirez (of Rose & Arrow, where the wines are made). The first vintage is 2021, with the wines centered on two distinct terroirs: volcanic