Daou Chardonnay 2024 represents the estate's core white wine from Paso Robles' warm yet coastal-influenced vineyards, crafted to balance ripe California fruit with freshness and integrated oak. Sourced from sites that promote phenolic ripeness, the wine undergoes barrel fermentation and lees ageing to build creamy texture while preserving vibrant aromatics.
Partial new French oak and extended élevage contribute vanilla, toast and almond nuances that complement the stone and tropical fruit core, resulting in a polished, approachable Chardonnay suited to both casual sipping and table pairing.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Pear, pineapple, lime zest, orange blossom, guava and crème brûlée with hints of toasted almond and vanilla.
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Palate: Elegant and silky with peach, melon, green apple, mango, guava and pineapple, accented by buttery texture, toasty oak and bright acidity.
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Finish: Clean and lingering with baked apple, lemon curd, vanilla and a touch of mineral freshness.
Awards and Accolades
There are no available critics' scores or published tasting notes yet specifically for Daou Chardonnay 2024 from major international critics. For context, recent vintages of Daou Chardonnay (2022–2023) have received scores in the high-80s to low-90s from Wine Enthusiast and similar outlets, praised for ripe fruit, creamy oak balance and bright acidity; these refer to earlier vintages, not 2024.
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 10–12°C after 30 minutes decanting or removing from fridge early to accentuate aromas. Pairs with roast chicken, creamy pastas, seafood in butter sauce, soft cheeses or mild salads; best enjoyed now through 2028 as fruit and oak harmonize further.
Technical Details
Alcohol: 14.5% ABV.
Residual Sugar: Dry.
Closure: Cork.
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