One of Robert Parker’s favorite wineries, DuMol consistently produces extraordinarily fine wines sourced from California’s Russian River Valley. This region is one of the finest in the world for growing the Chardonnay and Syrah varietals that they have come to perfect. The 2008 production continues on in this tradition and Robert Parker has just released his reviews with some amazing scores.
DuMol 2008 Chardonnay “Chloe” Russian River Valley
95 Points Robert Parker
Retail 75.00 – GGWC 69.99
Pale yellow straw color; explosive aromas of baked apple, pear tart, Meyer lemon and bright minerals framed by nutmeg, love and beeswax notes. These aromas cascade onto the palate with overt mouth filling honeyed richness that always maintains focus and mineral precision. Signs of a broad oatmealy texture begin to develop before penetrating acidity leads to a fresh saline finish with a lick of sweet lime. Serve at no cooler than 55 degrees and drink between 2011 and 2016.
DuMol 2008 Syrah “Eddie’s Patch” Russian River Valley
94 Points Robert Parker
Retail 95.00 – GGWC 89.99
Dark ruby purple; dark complex brooding aromas of earth, meat, tobacco and tapenade open to sweeter blackberry floral notes. Cassis, graphite and violet lead to dried herb and savory notes on the palate. As the wine opens, the natural fruit sweetness develops with a smoky mineral streak and bittersweet chocolate notes. Round elegant tannins offer grip and density to the lingering finish. Cellar for at least two years or decant before serving. Drink between 2012 and 2020.
DuMol 2008 Chardonnay “Clare” Russian River Valley
93 Points Parker
Retail 75.00 – GGWC 69.99
“Also made from an old Wente clone in the well-known Hyde Vineyard in Carneros, it exhibits a stony, Corton-Charlemagne-like personality filled with notions of white currants, quince, crushed rocks and lemon oil. The wine possesses zesty acidity, a big, full-bodied mouthfeel and terrific purity, texture and length. Give it another 6-12 months of bottle age and enjoy it over the following decade.”
DuMol 2008 Chardonnay “Isobel, Russian River Valley
93 Points Parker
Retail 75.00 – GGWC 69.99
Pale yellow straw color; opens with aromas of freshly cut grass, lemongrass and a smoky flinty edge. Deepens to roasted hazelnut, nectarine and truffle oil richness. Great thrust on the entry with perfectly ripe stone fruit flavors, wet-stone minerality and considerable weight in a dry serious style. Maintains great balance between overt richness and reserved power on the dry, precise finish. Serve no cooler than 55 degrees and drink between 2011 and 2017.
DuMol 2008 Syrah “Jack Robert’s Run” Russian River Valley
93 Points Parker
Retail 90.00 – GGWC 84.99
Saturated purple color; wonderfully intense high-toned floral aromas with sage, cracked pepper, bacon and blue fruit notes. Cassis, blueberry and blackberry liqueur dominate the palate with a swirling inner-mouth violet floral perfume. Great density and volume but also sleek, focused, long and elegant. Rich tannins and snappy acidity combine on a peppery youthful finish. Cellar for at least two years or decant before serving. Drink between 2012 and 2020.
DuMol 2008 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
93 Points Parker/95 Points Connoisseur Guide
GGWC 54.99
Light green/yellow color. Captivating nose of stone fruits, citrus blossom and fragrant lemongrass. Initially a steely precise palate which then opens and broadens to deep rich fruit and elegant breadth. Great power and focus throughout with touches of nutmeg and clove and a gorgeous inner mouth perfume. Pristine, laser-like acidity brings harmony and detail to the finish. The wine’s component parts are completely integrated and seamless so that neither fruit nor oak nor individual vineyards dominate. A great Russian River Chardonnay. Serve no cooler than 55 degrees to ensure full flavor development. Drink between release and 2018. — 95 Point Rating: “As is usual from Du Mol, this very deep wine comes with a fair dose of oak and plenty of perfectly ripened, exceptionally well-focused varietal fruit. It is, however, not at all heavy in gait nor is it wholly defined by its ripeness, and it sports a fine spine of buoyant, enlivening acid. Still a touch tight, but already showing very long and wonderfully layered flavors, it balances richness and grace beautifully, and it is structured to keep and improve for a good many years to come. In short, this is an accomplished and very serious Chardonnay to cellar in complete confidence, and we cannot wait to taste Du Mol’s more ambitious vineyard designate bottlings from 2008.” Reviewed: October 2010 – DuMol 2008 Chardonnay 95 Point Rating from Connoisseur Guide of California Wines!
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