Top 100 white wines of Chehalem Mountains

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Chehalem Mountains of Willamette Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Chehalem Mountains and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Chehalem Mountains

The wine region of Chehalem Mountains is located in the region of Willamette Valley of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colene Clemens or the Domaine Day Wines produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chehalem Mountains are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chehalem Mountains often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mushroom or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Chehalem Mountains is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 96 estates and châteaux in the of Chehalem Mountains, producing 238 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chehalem Mountains go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Chehalem Mountains

white wines from the region of Chehalem Mountains go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, rabbit with onions and mustard or tuna gratin.

News from the vineyard of Chehalem Mountains

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Uchizy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Uchizy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Igé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Igé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ ...

Top wines in regions and sub-regions of Chehalem Mountains