2023 Arterberry Maresh "Maresh Estate" Dundee Hills Chardonnay
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$69.95
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Jeb Dunnuck
Planted in 1983 to the original Wente selection before the clone was heat-treated, the 2023 Chardonnay Maresh comes from an east-facing site that's picked last and was barrel fermented for a year in 20% tight-grain Allier oak. Full-bodied, it expands beautifully across the palate with salted pineapple, apricot, hazelnut, yellow fruit, and deep, stony minerality. Despite its richness, it's bone dry, with terrific drive and remarkable length. Drink over the coming 15 years or more. Drink 2026-2042.
Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 2023 Chardonnay Maresh Vineyard seduces with a burst of crushed flint stones, dusty sage, nectarine and gingery spice. Its textures are otherworldly, nearly oily yet sleek, with a sour citrus nervousness that excites the palate as opulently ripe apricot settles on the senses. Despite its weight and intensity, this 2023 Chardonnay leaves the palate reeling with tension, salty and lime intense, with a strong mineral resonance that adds lasting crunchiness. Gorgeous today yet balanced for a long evolution. (EG)
96
Decanter
One of the most talented winemakers in the Dundee Hills goes by the name of Jim Maresh, helming the family estate as the second generation. This Chardonnay, one could argue his speciality, is from a small block of Wente clone Chardonnay planted in 1983. From it, he crafts a wine of seriousness and heft. Exotic spices, wild grasses and chamomile aromas meld with notes of ripe pear and peach. The palate threads a needle between salty minerality and rich notes of pulpy ripe Meyer lemon, savoury flourishes of verbena and thyme and rich, almost viscous ripe stone fruit flesh.
Details
| Origin | Oregon, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Chardonnay |
| SKU | 2060772 |