Composition Story
Composition is a partnership between Bertrand de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Katrina Rank. Together they produce a single vineyard and sustainably farmed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Oregon's Willamette Valley. The backbone of Composition is a conscientious approach to farming and the pure expression of terroir.
History
Bertrand de Villaine went to college in Oregon and always kept that part of the world in mind, with a dream to one day make wine from these vineyards. He and his wife were thinking about that project when they met Katrin...
Vineyards
Starting with the 2021 vintage, Composition now draws from two distinct vineyard sources, marking a shift from its inaugural release. The team is thrilled with the results. The Chardonnay originates from a single vineyar...
Winemaking
Despite the challenges of distance, language differences, and occasional philosophical nuances, Bertrand, Katrina, and their team share a unified vision for crafting exceptional wines. They believe that the combination o...
Biographies
Oregon: Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley, nestled between Oregon’s Coast Range and Cascade Mountains, is the Pacific Northwest’s flagship wine region. In the 1960s, visionary pioneers sought out its cool-climate potential, quickly earning acclaim for world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown on its diverse soils and varied microclimates.
