Chardonnay for connoisseurs (6 bottles) FREE DELIVERY

This case includes :

2 x Chardonnay, 2021, Marlborough, Dog Point, New Zealand

Hand picked and gently pressed straight to barrel (15% new) for eighteen months. No juice clarification with 100% wild primary and secondary fermentations. Bottled without fining and with only minimal filtration.

Colour : Deep straw in colour.

Aroma : A complex array of toasted nuts, lees and smokey tones overlay a pure citrus backbone.
Palate : Crisp and pure. The vibrant acidity offers lively structure to the wine with a dense, citrus pith texture and fine finish.

Cellaring : This vintage will have the ability to age well. Seven to ten years.

Perfect match with scallops, white fish, poultry and BBQ pork.

2 x Chardonnay, Marquis des Beys, 2022, Bekaa Valley, Domaine des Tourelles, Lebanon

Marquis des Beys Chardonnay is the flagship white wine from Domaine des Tourelles made from Chardonnay matured for 8 months in oak. Winemaker Faouzi Issa uses minimum intervention to express the terroir of the Bekaa Valley. Elegant yet rich with a creamy texture and long finish.

This 100% Chardonnay wine reflects the abundance of sunshine that is typical of Lebanon’s climate. The elegant yet somewhat evolved nose speaks to the time this wine spends in barrel along with an increased density and richness on the palate.

2 x Chardonnay, Missionvale, 2022, Walker Bay, Bouchard Finlayson, South Africa

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and its associated terroir, continue to prove itself to be one of the Cape’s most treasured Chardonnay locations. The name Missionvale stems from the mission hospital, established on the domain property in the early19th Century. All grapes are harvested from this Estate, to create one of the finest Chardonnays.

Crystalline and energetic at its core, the wine exhibits forward ripe pear and floral aromas. Seductive and refined, this complex white is superbly balanced. Delicate citrus notes neatly balance a fine texture. Its impressive youth should improve through 2026.

A creamy prawn stroganoff will complement the texture of the wine, while a simple Waldorf salad remains a favourite. Fresher styled cheeses, like grilled halloumi or chevre.