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Score 95/100 · Drink 2028-2043, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Aug 2025

The 2023 Chardonnay Cuvée Cleo comes from a single barrel of Hyde clone Chardonnay; grapes were harvested late, on September 25 and October 6. It unfurls slowly on the nose to reveal white peach, quince, lemon blossoms, pie crust and soft, creamy undertones. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, exotic, perfumed flavors, foiled effortlessly by vibrant, shimmery acidity. It has a very long, latent finish, and it should be long lived in the cellar. 25 cases will be released in the fall of 2025.

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97
97/100

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98
98/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95
95/100

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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98 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 98/100 · Drink 2026-2040, Jeb Dunnuck, Jul 2025

A bright yellow hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Cuvee Cleo sets a darker mineral tone in its notes of smoky wet stones, white peach, fresh flowers, sea spray, and green apples. Intense and structured, it has fantastic length and tension as well as a Grand Cru-like feel, with the electric energy and cleansing texture to balance it without ever being heavy. Drink 2026-2040.

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Chardonnay

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White

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Dry

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