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Wines this good blow away any preconceptions about Chardonnay's failings
Domaine Drouhin Oregon 2021 Arthur Chardonnay
It's hard to imagine a more reliably brilliant Oregon Chardonnay vintage after vintage than DDO's Arthur. Its textbook structure, compelling style and exceptional balance place this at the top of the state's offerings. The fruit is picked at perfect ripeness, the acids provide a refreshing lift and the use of DDO's proprietary barrels gives the wine a lush but never intrusive toastiness.
3030 cases; 13.9%; $42 (Dundee Hills) 96/100
Buy it here: https://domainedrouhin.com/product/2021-chardonnay-arthur
More from DDO will be posted up on www.paulgwine.com this Friday. PLUS - a detailed look at six vintages (both Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs) from a stunningly good Dundee Hills estate winery you have probably never heard of. Stay tuned!