Domaine Drouhin · Arthur Chardonnay · Dundee Hills, Oregon · 2023
Domaine Drouhin’s 2023 Arthur Chardonnay reflects its Dundee Hills site and vines planted 30 years before the vintage, as described by the winemaker. Freshness and complexity frame a wine that brings generous orchard fruit together with citrus, floral notes and a mineral thread.
Green and baked apple, lemon and...Show More >
Domaine Drouhin · Arthur Chardonnay · Dundee Hills, Oregon · 2023
Domaine Drouhin’s 2023 Arthur Chardonnay reflects its Dundee Hills site and vines planted 30 years before the vintage, as described by the winemaker. Freshness and complexity frame a wine that brings generous orchard fruit together with citrus, floral notes and a mineral thread.
Green and baked apple, lemon and honeysuckle shape the producer’s tasting profile, with a hint of baking spice. The supplied reviews highlight a satiny, expansive texture balanced by bright acidity, offering both richness and energy at the table.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023
James Suckling, 93 Points: Nicely broad and rich in texture, ample and welcoming, with baked apple, cinnamon, light butter and vanilla flavors. Easy and rather soft, with gentle acidity and good length in the finish.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93 Points: The 2023 Chardonnay Arthur is scented of yellow apple, white peach, beeswax, hazelnuts and seamlessly integrated oak spice. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with concentrated, savory flavors. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, energetic finish.
Wine Spectator, 93 Points: Elegantly structured, rich and refined, with polished apple, lemongrass and spice flavors that build tension on the sleek finish. Drink now. 3,232 cases made.
Jeb Dunnuck, 91 Points: The 2023 Chardonnay Arthur is a bright straw/yellow hue and is particularly lovely in this vintage, with elegant notes of poached apples, hints of butterscotch, and orange blossoms coming through on the palate, complemented by fresh flowers and lemon sherbet. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a balanced decadence and elegant length. It’s a highly appealing wine.
Vinous, 90 Points: The 2023 Chardonnay Arthur is decidedly savory, mixing crushed rocks and nuances of iodine with freshly sliced green apples. It is round and soothingly pliant in feel, showcasing ripe pit fruits elevated by chamomile. The finish leaves a gentle saline concentration and a hint of lemon sorbet, tapering off with medium length.
Winemaker Description
Domaine Drouhin: Our 2023 Chardonnay Arthur offers freshness, complexity and gorgeous flavors – a combination of our specific place in the Dundee Hills and well-loved vines that were planted 30 years ago. Right up front, the nose opens with clear notes of orange orchard, lemon, green apple, and a hint of baking spice.
On the palate, a delightful minerality intertwines with flavors of citrus, baked apple and honeysuckle. Drinking beautifully now, this Chardonnay should be something to behold over the next 7-10 years
Pairing Suggestions
Try with roast chicken, seared scallops or a creamy mushroom pasta. Serve lightly chilled to allow the orchard-fruit aromas and textured palate to unfold.
Wine Details
- Producer: Domaine Drouhin
- Cuvée: Arthur
- Vintage: 2023
- Region: Dundee Hills, Oregon, United States
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Style: White wine
- Bottle size: 750ml
- Reviews: James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate 93; Wine Spectator 93; Jeb Dunnuck 91; Vinous 90
A textured Dundee Hills Chardonnay with orchard-fruit richness and a fresh, energetic finish.
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