Five Questions with Alban Debeaulieu of Abbott Claim, Willamette Valley, OR

In this episode, host Billy Galanko talks with Alban Debeaulieu, head winemaker at Abbott Claim, about crafting site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton and Eola-Amity Hills AVAs. Alban shares how his Burgundian training informs his approach to expressing terroir, why 2019 and 2024 stand out as benchmark vintages, and what early signs suggest about the 2025 growing season. He also previews new high-elevation plantings and multi-clone field blends at Lily Springs, designed to deepen the estate’s expression of place, and invites listeners to experience the cellar-side tastings that define Abbott Claim’s understated authenticity. Key TopicsThe terroir and vineyard history of Abbott Claim in Yamhill-CarltonExpansion to Eola-Amity Hills and the Lily Springs projectHow Burgundian philosophy shapes Oregon winemakingWhy 2019 and 2024 are standout Oregon vintagesEarly outlook on the 2025 growing seasonHigh-elevation, multi-clone Pinot Noir and Chardonnay plantingsVisiting Abbott Claim: tastings by appointment in the cellar Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast 00:19 Welcome to Five Questions 00:44 Meet Ban Dibel of Abbott Claim 00:55 Abbott Claim Vineyards and Varieties 01:19 Unique Wines of Abbott Claim 02:07 Inspiration from Other Wine Regions 02:39 Memorable Vintages 03:31 2025 Growing Season Insights 04:47 Future Plans for Abbott Claim 05:55 Visiting Abbott Claim 06:24 Conclusion The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email billy@sommeliermedia.com. Cheers!