The 2023 Estate Chardonnay is DuMOL's flagship white wine, crafted from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay (Mount Eden and Hyde Old Wente selections). Aged 11 months in 26% new French oak cigare barrels followed by six months in tank, it delivers extraordinary precision, texture, and mineral energy.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with green reflections.
Aromas: Lifted aromas of lime zest, chamomile, jasmine, kiwi, fresh ginger, green apple, sage, tarragon, and white pepper mingle with subtle floral notes and chalky minerality.
Palate: Full-bodied yet remarkably vibrant, offering layers of Meyer lemon, lime curd, green apple, citrus oil, lemongrass, and honeyed richness. An oily, satiny texture is balanced by laser-focused acidity and a pronounced saline, chalky mineral backbone.
Finish: Exceptionally long and energetic, with lingering citrus blossom, oyster shell, white pepper, and mineral tension.
Food Pairings
- Butter-poached lobster
- Dungeness crab
- Halibut with beurre blanc
- Roast chicken with herbs
- Lobster risotto
- Triple-cream Brie or Comté
Professional Ratings
- 97 Points – James Suckling
- 97 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
- 97 Points – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
- 96 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 95 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Overall Review
The 2023 DuMOL Estate Chardonnay is a world-class California Chardonnay that masterfully balances richness with electric acidity and profound mineral expression. Intensely complex yet impeccably precise, it ranks among the finest domestic Chardonnays of the vintage and will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 10–12 years.
Wine Enthusiast - 95 Points
This Chardonnay sourced from a high-density estate parcel delivers aromas of green apple, Meyer lemon white flowers and river rocks on the nose, The palate brings thrumming acidity with flavors of pithy pomelo, lemon blossoms, apple skin and pineapple sage echoing all through the finish. — Tom R. Capo
