2017 UV-SL Chardonnay

Fermented and aged in 80% new French oak barrels, the 2017 Chardonnay UV-SL flaunts a wonderfully Puligny-esque nose, featuring a subtle, elusive matchstick character over the bold grapefruit, white peaches and lemon pie scents plus nuances of cashews, melted candle, crushed rocks and oyster shells. Full-bodied, the palate is arrestingly elegant with a whole myriad of nuances, delivering seamless freshness at its core and finishing very long with loads of lingering savory notes.

The 2017 Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard bright, aromatic and focused, with a palpable sense of vibrancy that is its key signature. White flowers, lemon confit and mint all open up in the glass, with distinct saline underpinnings that give the wine freshness, verve and a strong marine influence that is impossible to miss.

One of the stand outs in this tasting, the 2017 Chardonnay UV-SL Vineyard is bold and richly textured, and yet it also has tremendous energy underpinning the fruit. Lemon confit, white flowers, crushed rocks and mint give the UV-SL vibrancy and a sense of drive that distinguishes it from the other wines in the range.