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95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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The 2017 Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard was barrel fermented and aged 12 months on the lees in 33% new oak. It opens to aromas of yellow peach, quince paste, baked apples and spicy oak touches with accents of honey, toast, hay and white flowers plus touches of seashell and lime peel. Light to medium-bodied, it's intensely flavored with a mineral/savory dichotomy in the mouth, mouthwatering acidity and a long, layered and textured finish. Wow! 750 cases produced.
95 Jeb Dunnuck -
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Lemon curd, chamomile, orange blossom, and a touch of tropical fruit emerge from the 2017 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Chloe, an exotic, full-bodied effort that offers a singular character. Upfront and with a big, mouthfilling texture, it shows a terrific sense of salinity and minerality on the finish and shows a more Burgundian side to this Grand Cru site.
95 Vinous -
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The 2017 Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard is beautifully floral and perfumed, with soaring aromatics and racy, layered fruit. There is plenty of depth, but in this range, the Ritchie stands out for its lifted, gracious feel and exceptional balance.
Technical Details
- BlendChardonnay
- WinemakerAndy Smith
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationRussian River Valley
- VineyardRitchie
- Alcohol14.3%
DuMOL Chardonnay Chloe Ritchie Vineyard 2017
Chardonnay | US
WA95, JD95, VN95
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
Triple 95-point Chardonnay from the iconic Ritchie vineyard! Andy Smith really crushed it in 2017. It combines incredible intensity and concentration with salty minerality and savory goodness. This is something special.
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.