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DuMOL Chardonnay Chloe Russian River Valley 2019 - First Bottle

Technical Details

Blend	Chardonnay
Winemaker	Andy Smith
Country	US
Region	California North Coast
Appellation	Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Vineyard	40% LORENZO VINEYARD, 20% RITCHIE VINEYARD, 40% EL DIABLO
Aging/Cooperage	12 months in 35% new French oak barrels with 6 months settling in tank
Alcohol	14.1

DuMOL Chardonnay Chloe Russian River Valley 2019

Chardonnay | US

JD98, VN94

$69.95 - 750mL

One of the first years that this isn't all Ritchie vineyard. The 2019 version is 40% Lorenzo, 40% El Diablo and 20% RItchie. A bit riper and fleshier than some of DuMOL's other chardonnay's there is still Andy's signature pop of acidity and freshness, but it is indeed for lovers of fuller-bodied chardonnay. One of the sexiest and most hedonistic in the lineup, it is one that is easy to love.

Technical Details

Blend	Chardonnay
Winemaker	Andy Smith
Country	US
Region	California North Coast
Appellation	Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Vineyard	40% LORENZO VINEYARD, 20% RITCHIE VINEYARD, 40% EL DIABLO
Aging/Cooperage	12 months in 35% new French oak barrels with 6 months settling in tank
Alcohol	14.1%

About The Producer

Founded in 1996 as a family winery, DuMOL is a latter-day pioneer in the Russian River Valley. Their winemaker and viticulturist, Andy Smith, explored and farmed this region for nearly a decade with Larkmead, Littorai and Paul Hobbs before joining DuMOL in 1999. DuMOL is a "vineyard up" winery with a fully integrated approach to winegrowing and winemaking. For more than two decades, they have planted and farmed their Estate vineyards and many of California's most renowned vineyards. They farm alongside our partner growers, from pruning through to harvest, and are committed to sustaining this region where we work and live.

Reviews

Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Chardonnay Chloe comes from the Russian River, yet it shows an almost Sonoma Coast-like vibrancy and minerality. Deep stone fruits, brioche, honeysuckle, and flower oil notes all define the nose, and it's beautifully balanced, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly textured, with a drop-dead gorgeous finish. This is another incredible Chardonnay from this estate that ranks with the crème de la creme of the vintage.

Vinous
The 2019 Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard offers a beguiling combination of structure and exotic tropical accents. The Chloe is another Chardonnay in this range that really needs air to be at its best. Hints of lemon confit, passionfruit, vanillin, dried herbs and crushed rocks make for a Chardonnay long on class and nuance.