2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Pradarolo just outside Barolo

just outside Barolo

53% Carignan

Pioneering sidra natural in keg

spontaneous fermentation

as well as the earthiness of this long-skin-contact cuvée

2021 Atomique3 'Le Basalt' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA Pradarolo just outside BaroloJean 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