DAOU Paso Robles Chardonnay 2024 750ml

DAOU was founded in 2007 by brothers Daniel and Georges Daou, whose winery sits on DAOU Mountain in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. Treasury Wine Estates bought it in 2023.

The label says Paso Robles. The 2024 came from higher-elevation sites on loam and limestone and spent seven months in French oak, part of it new. The vintage brought heavy winter rain and a heat spike in early July, which gave small, concentrated berries. It's 14.5% alcohol.

Expect pear, pineapple, lime zest and orange blossom over guava and crème brûlée, then honeydew and Meyer lemon, with apple and toasted crumb on the finish.

Against Hess Select, DAOU is riper, fuller and more tropical; for a rich Paso Robles Chardonnay under $20, choose DAOU.

Serve it lightly chilled with roast chicken, crab cakes or grilled shrimp.

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