Chardonnay

The grapes were handpicked and whole bunch pressed. After allowing the juice to settle for 48 hours, it was transferred to a combination of new French oak barrels, older French oak and ceramic pots for fermentation. For added complexity, the wine was matured on the lees for 12 months in French oak (20% new barrels).

The 2023 season began with mild and dry conditions which had a crucial impact on grape quantity and quality, and ended wet. Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields, but also ensured outstanding quality. The cool ripening period aided early cultivars. Vigorous growth after the December thunderstorms caused temporary deficiencies which then recovered later in the season.

Prior to bottling, the wine was matured for 12 months on the lees.