Chardonnay – 2022
A 100% chardonnay wine with a depth of fruit and body that takes Lyme Bay Chardonnay to the next level in winemaking quality.
£24.99
| Alcohol By Volume (ABV): | Volume: | Wine Type: |
|---|---|---|
| 13.0% | 75cl | White |
WINEMAKING NOTES
The Chardonnay grapes were hand-harvested between the 3rd and 8th of October 2022 after a beautifully hot and dry summer. Fermented in a mixture of stainless steel and oak at cool temperatures using selected Burgundy yeast strains to enhance complexity, stone fruit, floral characters and minerality. Post fermentation there was full malolactic fermentation and extended fine lees ageing with regular bâtonnage to accentuate the natural weight. The wine was aged in oak for a little over a year before final blending.
TASTING: Pale gold in colour
NOSE: A classic nose of custard apple, clementine and light honeysuckle
PALATE: A rich style of Chardonnay with orchard fruits, balanced with a creamy palate and subtle spice. A crisp and complex framework makes this wine an excellent match with food, and it also has the structure to support extended ageing.
STYLE: Elegant, dry, lightly oaked chardonnay
Recommended drinking window: 2024 – 2030
ABV: 13% Vol Acidity: 6.5g/L pH: 3.62 RS: 2g/L
Variants: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyards: Martins Lane (Essex), Crouch Ridge (Essex), Old Mill House (Essex), Riverview Crouch Valley (Essex). The region around the Crouch Valley in Essex delivers fruit of exceptional ripeness.
Fermentation vessels: Stainless steel and French Oak (old and new)
At Lyme Bay, we produce the best wines made from the best fruit grown by the best growers in the best locations. We work with a group of outstanding growers with vineyards all over England who plant the right grapes for the climate they are in to get the best ripeness to allow us the best raw materials to craft outstanding wine to delight your palate.
