2017 Dutton-Goldfield Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Marin County Chardonnay

13.5% alc., $130 (1.5L). Sourced from a small block of Chardonnay vines planted in 1980 by winegrower Mark Pasternak. Fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel barrels. · Pale golden yellow color in the glass. The nose will wow you with soaring aromas of golden apple, poached pear and lemon pith. Ridiculous fruit purity and energy, featuring citrus, apple and pear flavors unadorned with oak. The purest expression of Chardonnay in a very clean and crisp style with a slightly creamy mouthfeel induced by lees. A very special wine of uncommon breeding that will stun Grand Cru Burgundy (Chablis) geeks. Still wonderful when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Merci! Score: 98. Reviewed August 29, 2020

Winery: Dutton-Goldfield
From article: Drinking California Chardonnay History from Old Vine Vineyards