A wildly distinctive English still Chardonnay, blending the 2022, 2023 and 2024 vintages from vineyards across Sussex and Kent. Whole-bunch pressed and fermented in a mix of French and American oak, with a small proportion of barrels developing flor, before blending in a solera-style approach.
Tasting note:
Pure and expressive, with chalk, lemon citrus and green apple, followed by oak spice, brioche and toasted hazelnut. The palate is creamy yet beautifully focused, with bright acidity and a pronounced saline, mineral character. The finish is long, tapering and remarkably fresh, bringing to mind Chablis with a distinctly Sussex personality.
A seriously exciting English Chardonnay, combining purity, texture and salinity with just enough controlled oxidation and flor complexity to make it truly individual.
