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2002 DuMOL Chloe Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

May 7, 2017 - $46

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RATINGS

94Wine Spectator

...laden with rich, opulent, creamy-textured pear, fig, hazelnut and vanilla flavors, which pour through on a long, luxurious finish.

93Robert M. Parker Jr.

A sweet perfume of orange skin, candle wax, brioche, white peaches, and earthy minerals is followed by an extraordinary Chardonnay that could easily pass as a Batard Montrachet.

92Stephen Tanzer

Subdued but complex nose melds soft citrus fruits, lemon and baking spices. At once lush and juicy, with lovely flavor intensity and a light touch. Brooding and stony, while this is more open and showing more obvious sweetness.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.