Chardonnay 2023
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? 😉
£27.00 VAT
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| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| ABV | 11% |
| Processing | Organic, Vegan, Contains sulphites |
Details
Description
VINTAGE
2023 weather was a rollercoaster, spring started out mild and frost free, with a lot of rain in March. Summer brought some sun along with a warmer than usual September but a rather wet July and August. Autumn was kind enough to offer a bountiful harvest and the late summer temperatures helped produce a good level of ripeness for our still wines.
WINEMAKING
The fruit was picked the first ten days of October, de-stemmed and pressed with juice going into mostly old oak barrels (75.2%) with one of the barrels having acacia heads, and the rest in stainless steel (24.8%). Partial malolactic fermentation (MLF) to reduce acids. Bottled in June 2024 and benefited from eight months on cork prior to release.
TASTING NOTE
A lovely example of a cool climate Chardonnay reminiscent of our 2020 Vintage. The nose has hints of hay and lemon. On the palate hazelnuts and apples with a faint buttery note.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vintage: 2023
Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Alcohol (ABV): 11%
RS: <1.0g/l
pH: 3.12
TA: 6.3 g/l
SO2 (free): 5mg/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 one of the leading estate producers 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.
