{"product_id":"domaine-drouhin-arthur-chardonnay-2018-750ml","title":"Domaine Drouhin - Arthur Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRatings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96, International Wine Report | 95, Paul Gregutt | 91, Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chardonnay Arthur was hand-picked into small totes and whole-cluster pressed. The wine was fermented primarily in French Oak barrels (80%) to enhance complexity, and 20% in stainless steel preserves its vibrant, fruit-forward nature. As the vines near 30 years old, we find they benefit from more barrel aging, and Véronique blended the two portions to craft a Chardonnay of delicate balance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30. Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)! Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great. Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains. The overall harvest concluded on October 5.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975673549024,"sku":"103289","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/domaine-drouhin-arthur-chardonnay_1.jpg?v=1753986656","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/domaine-drouhin-arthur-chardonnay-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}