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Domaine Drouhin 'Roserock' 'Maigold' Chardonnay 2023
Vintage Character
In 2023 budbreak at Roserock came late, on April 30, followed by a warm, dry spell that compressed flowering. Rain arrived late in September and harvest concluded on October 5. Compared with 2018's cooler, wetter start, 2023 brought rapid early growth and a late-harvest interruption for these Chardonnay blocks. Warmth encouraged ripe fruit, and picking decisions ahead of the rain protected freshness. The result is a Maigold with ripe, dense fruit and a defined, well-focused structure, distinct from the cooler 2018, and with the stuffing to develop in bottle.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Meyer lemon zest, marzipan, toasted hazelnut and white peach lead the nose, with white flowers, fine lees and a mineral thread. The palate is rich and dense yet stays defined rather than loose, with honey and dried citrus on the finish. The wine matured mainly in neutral French oak, so the nutty, pastry-like notes come from lees and age rather than from new wood. Seared halibut, herb roast chicken or a creamy mushroom pasta meet its texture while letting the citrus stay visible. Serve moderately cool, and give it a few minutes in the glass so fruit and texture unfold together.
Winery Background
Maigold is the Drouhin family's top Roserock Chardonnay, a cuvée in its own right rather than the standard bottling under another name. The producer draws on the estate's three handpicked Chardonnay blocks, and Véronique Drouhin selects the top four barrels after extended maturation for the final blend. Roserock, which the family bought in 2013, sits in Eola-Amity Hills on volcanic soils and is separate from the family's Dundee Hills vineyard. That small-barrel selection explains why Maigold has its own label and a richer, more concentrated style, with the cool-climate acidity that keeps it fresh.
In 2023 budbreak at Roserock came late, on April 30, followed by a warm, dry spell that compressed flowering. Rain arrived late in September and harvest concluded on October 5. Compared with 2018's cooler, wetter start, 2023 brought rapid early growth and a late-harvest interruption for these Chardonnay blocks. Warmth encouraged ripe fruit, and picking decisions ahead of the rain protected freshness. The result is a Maigold with ripe, dense fruit and a defined, well-focused structure, distinct from the cooler 2018, and with the stuffing to develop in bottle.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Meyer lemon zest, marzipan, toasted hazelnut and white peach lead the nose, with white flowers, fine lees and a mineral thread. The palate is rich and dense yet stays defined rather than loose, with honey and dried citrus on the finish. The wine matured mainly in neutral French oak, so the nutty, pastry-like notes come from lees and age rather than from new wood. Seared halibut, herb roast chicken or a creamy mushroom pasta meet its texture while letting the citrus stay visible. Serve moderately cool, and give it a few minutes in the glass so fruit and texture unfold together.
Winery Background
Maigold is the Drouhin family's top Roserock Chardonnay, a cuvée in its own right rather than the standard bottling under another name. The producer draws on the estate's three handpicked Chardonnay blocks, and Véronique Drouhin selects the top four barrels after extended maturation for the final blend. Roserock, which the family bought in 2013, sits in Eola-Amity Hills on volcanic soils and is separate from the family's Dundee Hills vineyard. That small-barrel selection explains why Maigold has its own label and a richer, more concentrated style, with the cool-climate acidity that keeps it fresh.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDomaine Drouhin
Grape VarietiesChardonnay
WinemakerVeronique Boss-Drouhin
CountryUnited States
Expert Rating—
RegionOregon
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionEola-Amity Hills
Alcohol Level14.1
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,110
HK$1,110
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