Carrick Bannockburn Chardonnay 2022

Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from the estate's oldest vines, the 2022 vintage is a distinguished addition to their estate range. Its origins in Carrick's wind-swept site and glacial alluvial soils impart a defining acidity that harmonises with the vibrant citrus and stone fruit nuances, while bestowing length and fluidity upon the palate.  testament to precision winemaking. Fermented in barrel, with a judicious employment of 16% new oak, it matures gracefully for 10 months on lees before a further 7-month repose in tank prior to bottling. With a delightful interplay of lemon, peach, and apricot notes, underscored by a pithy lemon core and subtle hints of toast and walnut, this Chardonnay exudes a captivating intensity and weight, promising a gratifyingly long finish that lingers on the palate. 

95 Cameron Douglas MS 

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%