DAOU Chardonnay 2025

DAOU Chardonnay 2025 is a lush, vibrant, and expressive California white wine that beautifully demonstrates the remarkable potential of Paso Robles for producing premium Burgundian-style varietals. It opens with an elegant and inviting nose rich with tropical aromas of fresh pineapple, ripe mango, and passion fruit, seamlessly layered with delicate floral notes of honeysuckle and star jasmine, warm nutmeg spice, and a hint of buttered toast. On the palate, this full-bodied and beautifully textured Chardonnay delivers mouth-filling, silky flavors of Bartlett pear, kiwi, and golden delicious apple, complemented by suggestions of lemon cream pie and crushed almonds. Crafted from 100% free-run juice, its dense and weightier elements are perfectly brightened by a lively vein of natural acidity and subtle citrus zest, carrying through to a long, clean, and remarkably balanced finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with butter-poached lobster, creamy pasta dishes, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, or mild cheeses like brie.

93 Points - James Suckling