Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay 2018

 This is terrific Chardonnay — so good that it should be causing sleepless nights in the Côte de Beaune.  Nearly full-bodied and very expressive in both aroma and flavor, it is nevertheless extremely energetic and refreshing thanks to a bright beam of acidity that enlivens the midpalate and greatly elongates the finish.  Accented with subtle touches of nutty, spicy oak, it also delivers real complexity on top of delicious fruit.  Poised to soften and integrate and become even more complex for another 3 to 5 years, this is superb and very highly recommended.