DuMOL Chardonnay 'Isobel' (2014)

Sea spray, green olive, cheese rind, freshly cut grass and sage aromas. Palate richness expands: citrus oil, white stone fruits and honey. Intense, mineral and precise. Fine interplay between botanical, floral and fruit elements – chamomile, white blossom and meyer lemon. Lovely balance and fine length. Subtle leesy texture builds density. Brisk finishing acidity. Long star anise/lemongrass finish.

Beautiful, savory, focused wine with subtle depth and gradually evolving texture.

Tasting Notes

94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
This wine has a very earthy/savory nose with notes of fallen leaves and moss over a core of lemon curd
and grapefruit peel. The medium-bodied palate has a wonderful intensity of citrus and earthy flavors
supported by lively acidity, finishing long with an herbal lift.

94 Vinous
The 2014 Chardonnay Isobel Charles Heintz Vineyard has come together beautifully since I tasted it last year. There is lovely focus and precision here, especially for this site, which can tend towards the more opulent side of things. Medium in body and gracious, the 2014 possesses lovely aromatic presence and terrific balance, all in a delicate, understated style that offers tons of near and medium term appeal.

91 Connoisseurs Guide
This year’s Isobel is a deep, yet somewhat unevolved and relatively nervy Chardonnay whose youth is
obvious. It is solidly fruited and conveys a fine sense of richness albeit a little tight-fisted at this point, and it is not just a wine that will age extremely well, it is one that is best left in the cellar…and absolutely mandates another few years of waiting.