Emmanuel Darnaud, Saint-Joseph Dardouille other_regions_australia Chardonnay is rarely this deep

Chardonnay is rarely this deep

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage

Dark cocoa scents plus Morello cherry and blackberries

There is more volume and apparent power to the bigger-bodied flavors that enjoy fine mid-palate density on the austere

Emmanuel Darnaud, Saint-Joseph Dardouille other_regions_australia Chardonnay is rarely this deepFrom one of the most talented vignerons in the Rhne, the 2021 Saint Joseph Lieu Dit La Dardouille has a ruby purple hue to go with a perfumed, complex bouquet of red and blue fruits, violets, peppery herbs, and an undeniable sense of minerality. It's balanced, medium bodied, has supple yet present tannins, and outstanding length.