• Nose: Citrus fruit, stone fruits, pear drop and a subtle oak character.

• Mouth: Thirst quenching acidity of green apple, peach, and apricot.

• Conclusion: From one of the best English vintages - this Chardonnay shows extraordinary balance, concentration, and lifted freshness.

• Food: Local goat cheeses, dressed crab, poached fish, seafood pasta

Chardonnay grapes which can be made into great still wine is one of the most elusive varieties in the UK. 2023 proved to be a wonderful vintage for Chardonnay that provided both ripeness and extremely high-quality fruit. This wine bursts lively acidity and vibrant green apple flavours from grapes grown in loamy, flint-rich soil in West Marden, West Sussex.

These grapes were macerated for an hour to extract the flavours and texture from the skins before being gently pressed. Fermentation took place at low temperatures, in neutral French oak (50%) and stainless steel tanks (50%). Full malolactic fermentation took place, followed by 7 months of lees ageing to add weight and complexity.

The perfect 2023 Chardonnay grapes leaving the vineyard after being hand harvested. It also happened to be the perfect day for picking grapes.