Pop and pour. In the glass, clear, pale white gold. On the nose, lemon, oak, and initially, a fair amount of petrol funk - not a note I've seen in DuMOL chards before, and one that took about 45 minutes to blow off, so a decant may be in order next time. On the palate, sharp, crisp citrus, which mellows over the mid-palate to a more full-bodied, smooth wine, but the acidity reasserts itself on the long finish. Bottle variation, or a more Burgundian direction? We'll see.
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This is excellent Chardonnay, oily, expressive and balanced. Threads between elegance and power. Good acidity with flavors of lemon and cream, not overly oakey. This is drinking perfect now and seems (at least my bottle) older than it is I would have guessed 2014. I wouldn’t age long unless have a few bottles.
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Sweet mouthfeel at first, almost like a white tea with honey and floral elements too. Surprisingly delicate, aromatic like a Viognier, citrus oils rather than zest or pulp. As the wine aerates, I pick up more tropical fruit aromas and oak notes on the palate. Lip smacking, very satisfying and ideal for the first day of summer!
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10/17/2022 - jshufelt wrote: 92 Points
Pop and pour. In the glass, clear, pale white gold. On the nose, lemon, oak, and initially, a fair amount of petrol funk - not a note I've seen in DuMOL chards before, and one that took about 45 minutes to blow off, so a decant may be in order next time. On the palate, sharp, crisp citrus, which mellows over the mid-palate to a more full-bodied, smooth wine, but the acidity reasserts itself on the long finish. Bottle variation, or a more Burgundian direction? We'll see.
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9/10/2022 - NY Wino Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drinking beautifully
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4/12/2022 - NY Wino Likes this wine: 95 Points
Drinking beautifully, tropical fruit, good acidity and amazing finish.
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12/25/2020 - Intergraz wrote: 95 Points
This is excellent Chardonnay, oily, expressive and balanced. Threads between elegance and power. Good acidity with flavors of lemon and cream, not overly oakey. This is drinking perfect now and seems (at least my bottle) older than it is I would have guessed 2014. I wouldn’t age long unless have a few bottles.
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6/20/2020 - huevosconvino wrote:
Sweet mouthfeel at first, almost like a white tea with honey and floral elements too. Surprisingly delicate, aromatic like a Viognier, citrus oils rather than zest or pulp. As the wine aerates, I pick up more tropical fruit aromas and oak notes on the palate. Lip smacking, very satisfying and ideal for the first day of summer!
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