Chardonnay 2022
A Chardonnay that just keeps getting better and better! Fresh and bright on the nose and mouth, with lemon, citrus zest and a lovely savoury salinity. This Chardonnay is a real winner to enjoy on it’s own or alongside fish and chicken dishes served with creamy lemon and dill sauces. Is your mouth watering yet? 😉
£25.00 VAT
In stock
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| ABV | 11% |
| Processing | Organic, Vegan, Contains sulphites |
Details
Description
VINTAGE
The 2022 was one of those glorious wine grape growing years. Spring started out mild and frost free. Summer brought so much sun along with the heat and drought, the clay soils loved it! Autumn was kind enough to offer a bountiful harvest and perfect ripeness for our still wines.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was picked mid October, de-stemmed and pressed with partial wild yeast fermentation with over 70% in oak barrels, 5.4% of it new, and the rest of the ferment in stainless steel.
TASTING NOTE
A lovely example of cool climate Chardonnay. The nose has aromas of lemon, green apple and yellow plum. On the palate, lemon and green apple lead the way to a lovely chalky mineral finish. Drink now with fresh fish dishes topped with a lemon cream sauce or hold onto it for next spring and enjoy with fresh seared Rye Bay scallops in beurre blanc.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vintage: 2022
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Alcohol (ABV): 11%
RS: <2.5g/l
pH: 3.24
TA: 6.9 g/l
SO2 (free): 24mg/l
Closure: Diam 10 cork
Soil Association Certification: GB-ORG-05
Producer
Six miles north of Rye, in the village of Beckley in the south east corner of East Sussex, Oxney Organic Estate has been producing award-winning organic wines since 2014. The first vines were planted in 2012 by founders Kristin Syltevik and Paul Dobson, who run Oxney as part of a wider organic farming estate. Today Oxney is the largest estate producer of organic English wines. Oxney wines are crafted as a showcase for the naturally high-quality grapes grown in the vineyard. In the winery – a converted Grade II oasthouse – interventions are kept to a minimum to promote full fruit expression.
Vineyard
Planted between 2012 and 2018, Oxney’s 14 hectares of vines are located on a warm, sheltered site six miles from the English Channel and 17 metres above sea level. Vines are planted on a gentle southwest-facing slope, which maximises sun exposure and aids ripening. An adjoining ancient oak forest provides natural wind protection, helping to create excellent conditions for growing high-quality organic grapes. Four varieties are planted – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Seyval Blanc. The soil is Tunbridge Wells sand – a fine sand and silt loam – above clay bedrock.
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Delivery
Orders above £75 qualifies for free delivery if you are in England, Wales and most of Scotland. Orders for this area that are below £75 are charged at a flat rate of £10. If you are on the Scottish offshore islands, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Scilly Isles and the Scottish postcodes of AB36-38, AB41 -45, AB51-56, FK17-21, IV1-28, IV30-32, IV36, IV40, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-3, KW5-14, PA21-40, PA80, PH15-26, PH30-41, PH49-50 we would be happy to provide a quote for your delivery. Please email us on wine@oxneyestate.com. We do not deliver to Northern Ireland.
