A vertical trio of our The Wrekin Chardonnay: 2023, 2022 and 2021 vintages.
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2023
The grapes were 100% hand-picked and gently whole bunch pressed. After settling in tank, the juice was racked and inoculated with yeasts from ‘The Wrekin’ vineyard and then transferred to French barriques- no new oak. In spring, malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. The wine aged for 18 months on lees.
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2022
The grapes were 100% hand-picked and gently whole bunch pressed. After settling in tank, the juice was racked and inoculated with yeasts from ‘The Wrekin’ vineyard and then transferred to French barriques- no new oak. In spring, malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. The wine aged for 18 months on lees.
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2021
100% Hand-picked and gently pressed left to settle, then racked with the desired turbidity inoculated from yeast from ‘The Wrekin’ vineyard, transferred to French barrels with no new oak, and aged for eighteen months of Secondary wild fermentation. No juice clarification. It was bottled without fining
or filtration.
THE WREKIN CHARDONNAY TRIO | 2023, 2022 & 2021
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2023
"Stylish and gorgeously complex with ripe apricot, rockmelon, subtle vanilla, lemon peel, and almond meal nuances on the nose. The palate displays excellent depth and persistence, wonderfully framed by plush texture and beautifully pitched acidity, making it wonderfully flavoursome with a lingering, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2033."
95/100 Points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"An expressive Chardonnay showcases pristine fruit with concentration, along with fine phenolics; integrated barrel details linger to a long, refined finish."
95/100 Points - Candice Wine Chat
"An excellent bouquet, almost perfumed with wild white flowers and fragrant fruit spices then familiar aromas of white fleshed orchard fruits then lees and barrel additions. A dry nicely weighted wine with a mix of nut and spice, fruit and mineral qualities. There’s a note of melon and tropical vanilla, the seam of lees and wood remain adding phenolic complexity and depth throughout the palate. Well made, fine tannins, fresh still and delicious. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030."
94/100 Points - Cameron Douglas MS
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2022
“A bouquet of complexity and freshness, variety and power, finesse and charm. A silky texture touches the palate first then flavours of fresh citrus and white fleshed fruits, there’s a fine lees quality adding to the mouthfeel and energy. Flavours mirror the bouquet driven by white fleshed stone fruit then citrus. Well made, lengthy, new and delicious.
94/100 Points Excellent- Cameron Douglas MS
“Bright, even, pale straw yellow with some depth. The nose is elegantly lifted with aromas of roasted almond shavings, delicate spice, grapefruit pith, underlying stonefruit and citrus. Medium-bodied, aromas of peach and nectarine entwined with lemon, pink grapefruit pith and subtle spices. The fruit has concentration and flows harmoniously along an effortlessly creamy line; enlivening acidity carries good energy and length, closing on enticing, delicate layers. The Chardonnay is elegantly expressed with delicate layers and good energy.”
19+/20 pts (96 pts)- Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
"Restrained and elegant, the wine shows white peach, fresh fig, nougat and almond meal notes on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate delivering finely flowing mouthfeel backed by beautifully pitched acidity. Gorgeously refined with depth and persistency. "
95/100 points, Sam Kim Wine Orbit
THE WREKIN | Chardonnay | 2021
CAMERON DOUGLAS MS - 93 Points, ExcellentFragrant, ripe and complex bouquet with scents of peaches and fine French oak, red apple and citrus, baked lemon and a whisper of quince. Equally complex on the palate with texture and flavours of baked yellow stone fruits and apple, lemon and wood spice, vanilla and a touch of wood smoke. Weight with a satin texture, creamy mouthfeel and lengthy youthful finish. A well made with complexity and power, medium+ acid line and developing complexity. Best drinking from 2024 through 2028+.93 Points, Excellent
