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2024 L'Ambassadeur Fall Wine Club Shipment

2024 L'Ambassadeur Wine Club Fall Collection

We're excited to introduce our carefully chosen Fall collection, offering you a glimpse into the captivating terroirs of these exceptional regions. This curated selection celebrates the diversity and excellence of the area, leading you on a captivating journey through the three distinct regions of: Santenay, Beaune and Montagny. Each wine in this collection reflects the distinct character of its respective region, providing an authentic expression of its heritage and terroir.

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2024 L'Ambassadeur Fall Wine List

  • 2021 Château de la Crée, Meursault Les Tillets Chardonnay: 2
  • 2021 Château de la Crée, Santenay ‘La Confrérie’ Pinot Noir: 2
  • 2021 Château de la Crée, Santenay Premier Cru Gravières Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Château de la Crée, Volnay Premier Cru Clos des Angles Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Maison Evenstad, Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Chenys Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Hospices de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Maladières - Les Brûlées ‘Cuvée Grangier’ Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Maison Evenstad, Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Maison Evenstad, Beaune Premier Cru Les Aigrots Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2021 Maison Evenstad, Monthélie Le Cas Rougeot Premier Cru Pinot Noir: 2
  • 2021 Maison Evenstad, Volnay Pinot Noir: 2
  • 2019 Château de la Crée, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos Chareau Chardonnay: 1
  • 2018 Château de la Crée, Santenay ‘La Confrérie’ Pinot Noir: 2
  • 2018 Château de la Crée, Santenay Premier Cru Gravières Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2018 Maison Evenstad, Beaune Premier Cru Les Épenotes Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2019 Maison Evenstad, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champs Chenys Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2017 Maison Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurières - Les Plantes Au Baron Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2019 Maison Evenstad, Meursault Chardonnay: 1
  • 2018 Maison Evenstad, Pommard Clos de Verger Pinot Noir: 1
  • 2020 Château de la Crée, Santenay Premier Cru Clos Faubard Pinot Noir: 1
  • TOTAL REWARD POINTS EARNED: 17,475
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a note from michael fay

Unique to Burgundy, the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) utilizes a classification system to evaluate vineyards according to grape quality. Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Villages signify the quality hierarchies in Burgundy ensuring producers comply with exacting standards when labeling their products and that wines bearing the AOC designation possess unique qualities that offer consumers confidence in the wine's origins. We have added our coveted 2017 Maison Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurières - Les Plantes Au Baron Pinot Noir which is extremely rare to our portfolio with only a 2016 and 2017 vintage crafted. It has been an immense honor to own vineyards in this cherished area of the world. Since Ken and Grace Evenstad founded Domaine Serene in 1989, their inspiration has always come from the beloved Burgundy region with the goal of owning vineyards to craft and share the wine that ignited their passion. Due to the success of our Château de la Crée wines, we've ventured into the prestigous Côte de Nuits region, introducing the new label Domaine Evenstad, which we eagerly anticipate sharing with you in the years ahead. Thank you for being part of our winemaking journey as a valued wine club member. Cheers to the arrival of fall and the pleasure of sharing our passion for remarkable wines with you!

Michael Fay
Vice President of Winemaking & Viticulture
French winemaker Pablo Bosch
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Meet our French winemaker

Since 2017 our winemaker Pablo Bosch and our viticultural team, have worked closely with the Evenstads and the Domaine Serene team to implement techniques in the vineyard and the cellar to elevate wine quality.

The Château de la Crée winemaking team strives to continually combine innovative vinification techniques to accentuate the finest qualities of the legendary terroir found only in Burgundy.

While great wines begin with great vineyards, no detail is left unexplored throughout the winemaking process.  There is no cutting corners in our quest to craft the highest quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the world.

Pablo Bosch
French Winemaker

Santenay Wines

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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Santenay vineyard

The Land

SANTENAY

The wines of Santenay exhibit distinct characteristics stemming from their specific terroirs within the appellation. Established in 1937, the Santenay AOC status underscores the area's viticultural significance. The terroir comprises grayish limestone dominating the higher elevations up to 500 meters, transitioning into oolitic limestones, marls, and other geological formations lower down the slope. This diverse landscape, coupled with an optimal vineyard exposure ranging from east to south, contributes to the quality and complexity of the wines produced in the region. We have been proud owners of Santenay vineyards since 2015 bringing innovation to the rich heritage of the land and wines.

Volnay Wines

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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The Land

VOLNAY

Facing southeast due to its unique orientation, these vineyards have been cherished and cultivated for centuries, supplying esteemed entities like the Knights of Malta and the Dukes of Burgundy. Volnay is a village and appellation that stands just south from Pommard and Beaune and is very distinctive from its neighboring appellation for its rather fruity and gentle body, recognized as one of the most elegant wines and appellations in Burgundy. The Clos des Angles parcel, translated as “angles”, is aptly named for its triangular shape, giving way to a gentle slope with an elevation of 250 meters. The soil, having a high proportion of small gravels and clay, gifts us with a beautiful grape ripeness year after year making this parcel a genuine gem within the Volnay appellation.

Côte de Nuits Wines

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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The Land

CÔTE DE NUITS

The Côte de Nuits, named after walnut trees, boasts 24 Grand Cru vineyards and some of the world's most expensive vineyard real estate, spanning from just south of Dijon to the village of Corgoloin. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir dominate the region, comprising 80% of its wines, with the remaining 20% consisting of Chardonnay or Rosé, particularly notable in Marsannay. These prestigious Grand Cru vineyards adorn the eastern slopes overlooking the Saone River valley, stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin through Morey-St-Denis to Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée. 

Beaune Wines

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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Beaune

The Land

BEAUNE

Beaune, an emblematic Burgundian city and the capital of Bourgogne's wine trade, attracts global attention during the prestigious annual Hospices de Beaune Wine auction. Renowned for its extensive vineyards, Beaune produces robust red wines with a rich history dating back to the late Middle Ages, alongside exceptional Chardonnay-based whites. In 1936 Beaune solidified its reputation as a premier wine-producing region, with terroir characterized by altitudes ranging from 220 to 300 meters, steep slopes, and diverse soil compositions, with exposures extending from east to due south. Through our Maison Evenstad label, we have been honored to partner with the region’s finest growers and negotiants to have access to exquisite grapes to craft amazing Premier Crus, like our Les Aigrots.

Monthélie

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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The Land

Monthélie

Nestled between Volnay and Meursault, Monthélie offers a captivating view of the initial slopes of the Côte de Beaune. Its quaint houses cling to steep hillsides, including a striking chateau and historic cellars. Granted controlled appellation status in 1937, Monthélie's wines proudly showcase their unique character. The vineyards, facing south and southeast, are draped over pebbly Bathonian Limestone covered with layers of red clay and marl. Some vines grow on the Volnay side, while others thrive on the Auxey-duresses side, where argovien Limestone dominates, offering varying exposures. Altitudes range from 230 to 370 meters, lending depth and complexity to the wines produced in this enchanting village.

Meursault

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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The Land

Meursault

In Meursault, where the hard Comblanchian limestone resurfaces, the transition from red to white wines is symbollic, with Chardonnay excelling like nowhere else in the Côte de Beaune. The village streets are lined with quaint houses of vineyard workers amidst stunning stone architecture, including the fairy-like church tower. Dating back to 1098, the monks of Citeaux first planted vines in the excellent soils here, now predominantly yielding white wines since the appellation's establishment in 1937. Meursault's vinicultural evolution from Pinot Noir to Chardonnay in the mid-20th century has solidified its reputation alongside Puligny and Chassagne, with optimal vineyard sites boasting Jurassic marls and marly limestone soils at heights of 260 meters, complemented by exposures ranging from east to south.

Chassagne-Montrachet Wines

These wines, carefully curated for the L'Ambassadeur membership, are exclusive to your Fall shipment.

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The Land

Chassagne-Montrachet

In the southern Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet stands alongside Puligny as a premier producer of dry white wines, notably the revered Montrachet. This esteemed hillside cultivates both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing the complexity of the region's soils. Additionally, the area is renowned for its marble quarries, the source of pink and beige flagstones used in notable structures like the Trocadero and the Louvre Pyramid. Established in 1937, our parcel encompasses very old vines giving birth to wines with remarkable intensity and body and altitudes of 220 to 325 meters. 

Past Release & Vintage

Exclusive to this collection, L’Ambassadeur members are receiving a notable selection of Premier Cru wines and top-tier Villages wines along with our esteemed 2021 Maison Evenstad, Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes Pinot Noir.

RSVP TODAY Fall Wine Club Pick-Up Party

We invite you to join us at The Clubhouse at Domaine Serene for our L'Ambassadeur & Chevalier d'Or pick-up party to collect your Fall 2024 club order, enjoy light bites, and get the first taste of member-exclusive wines at the Domaine Serene Winery.

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Bend

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Lake Oswego

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For every dollar spent on wine, wine club shipments, merchandise, and purchases at Domaine Serene Wine Lounges, Wine Club Members earn rewards points that can be redeemed on a Member-Exclusive menu of redeemable items.

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Limited customizations are available and vary based on the level of membership. Any customizations must fall within the minimum spend thresholds required per club shipment which can be found in your wine club announcement and reminder emails. Limited substitutions and add-ons are available for all wine club memberships depending on wine availability. Sign into your member account on domaineserene.com to make changes or contact our wine club team at wineclub@domaineserene.com.

We typically ship using UPS Ground and can ship via FedEx or 2-day air if requested (additional fees apply). During the warm months, we ship using temperature-controlled FedEx Cold-Chain shipping, which can take up to 10 business days but keeps your wine cool while in transit.

The shipping carrier will make three delivery attempts before returning your package to us. If a shipment is returned, we will contact you to schedule a new delivery date. New shipping charges will be applied at the cost of the member to re-ship wine orders. 

If you have selected pick-up for your wine club order, Domaine Serene will hold your wine for up to 60 days from when the order becomes available for pick-up. Failure to collect wine club orders within the aforementioned 60-day timeframe of a processed order will result in your wines being auto-shipped to the shipping address on file at the cost of the member's card on file.

Abandoned orders may result in membership cancellation and forfeiture of membership benefits and points. Canceled memberships will forfeit any rewards points that have not been redeemed at the time of cancellation.

We can ship our Oregon wines to every state except Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi, Rhode Island, and Utah.

We can ship our Burgundy wines to every state except Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.

You may join any of our wine clubs online at domaineserene.com under the Membership tab, and you are welcome to join multiple clubs if you desire. For wine aficionados, we recommend combining an Oregon club and a French club. You may also email wineclub@domaineserene.com or call us at 971.545.2377, and our club team will assist you.

Member benefits begin once you receive your first allocation of wine that meets the membership's minimum spend requirements to qualify as a wine club order.

Upon joining a wine club, you will receive an email containing a “Forgot Password” link to establish your password. To access your account, visit domaineserene.com and click “Log In” in the upper-right corner. You can update your information, track past purchases, and access your rewards points upon signing in.

Yes, you will receive two emails from wineclub@domaineserene.com regarding your upcoming club order beginning two weeks before your order is processed. Always check these emails and log into your account to confirm your correct billing and shipping information. If you need further assistance, please email wineclub@domaineserene.com, and our wine club team will assist you.

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for any package containing alcohol. To ensure your wine will be received in your absence, we encourage shipping to a business address or a UPS or FedEx store location. If you need help finding your closest store, please email wineclub@domaineserene.com and our wine club team will assist you.

Members accrue points for every dollar spent at Domaine Serene and the Domaine Serene Wine Lounges on wine club shipments, website orders, wine, food, and merchandise. Successful wine club referrals may also earn rewards points. The amount of points earned per dollar varies by membership. Points can be redeemed on an exclusive, members-only menu of merchandise, certain events (as indicated), and unique packages at our estates and beyond.

WINES
All members receive a 25% discount on wines by the glass and wine flights only at Domaine Serene Wine Lounge locations (Portland, Lake Oswego, and Bend). 

SHIPPING
Gold Eagle and L'Ambassadeur wine club members automatically receive flat-rate $20 shipping on all US wine orders made through Domaine Serene. Wine restrictions may apply on a state-by-state basis.

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2024 Event Calendar

RSVP to Member-Exclusive Events

Mark your calendar to join us for an array of events, ranging from ticketed affairs on the lawn to Member-exclusive celebrations at The Clubhouse.