DuMOL - Chardonnay Estate 2022 (750ml)
Price: $94.99
| Producer | DuMOL |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 201972 |
| Size | 750ml |
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DuMOL Description
Our organically farmed high-density Estate parcel sits at the top of the ridge amongst the diverse coastal forest. Although the soil is sandy, there’s a vein of clay in the subsoil that holds winter rain and allows us to dry-farm the vines. The tight spacing keeps the clusters and soil shaded during the summer heat, which allows the fruit to retain all the nuance of the site. The wine produced here has a character - a signature - all to itself and cannot be replicated elsewhere; it's the antithesis of fruity, forward, easy-to-understand Californian Chardonnay. The grapes are small with thick skins, producing a high level of fruit extract, which translates to deep texture and structure in the wine itself. Concentration allied to freshness is the essence of this wine, and it ages beautifully in bottle for ten to twelve years.
The wine’s aromas and flavors are incredibly complex and diverse, akin to citrus oil, preserved lemon, sage, fennel and caraway. The wine is deep, powerful, and layered with oyster shell freshness cutting through the natural density. Lemongrass, spearmint, and grapefruit power the finish, which pulsates with intensity. You could decant this for an hour before serving to hasten its development. Drink between 2025 and 2030. Serve no cooler than 55º F.
Andy SmithViticulturist, Winemaker & Partner
James Suckling: 96 Points
"Fresh aromas of sage, thyme, lemon curd and green apples. Medium-bodied with balance and verve. It’s minerally at the end with refinement, balance and al dente fruit. A gorgeous and transparent wine."
Vinous: 95 Points
"The 2022 Chardonnay DuMOL Estate Vineyard is a heady, extroverted wine. Orchard fruit, tangerine peel, spice, mint, baked apple tart and strong floral overtones soar from the glass. This mid-weight, dynamic Chardonnay is long on energy and complexity. Aeration brings out lovely textural resonance."
