DAOU 2020 Bodyguard by Daou Chardonnay

2020 DAOU Bodyguard Chardonnay 750mL – Paso Robles, Central Coast, California

Alcohol percentage: 14.5

Tasting Notes

Conceived by brothers Georges and Daniel Daou, Bodyguard Chardonnayis a wine of uncommon opulence. The 2020 vintage offers fragrantaromas of golden apple, buttered toast, honey and lilac. Subtle notes ofbartlett pear, star fruit, hibiscus and nutmeg round out the elegant, floralbouquet. The texture is smooth and silky, cascading across the palatewith enticing flavors of spiced pear, Granny Smith apple, golden kiwiand honeysuckle, all underlain by mouthwatering minerality. Secondarylayers reveal nuances of white peach and toasty oak, hazelnut, honeydewmelon and citrus zest. A crisp, clean finish shows remarkable length withlingering notes of lemon curd and pineapple.