2015 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay

An elegant, finely tuned Chardonnay of great delicacy.

Brilliant very pale straw colour with a greenish tinge on the outskirts and a watery hue. Elevated aromatics of white peaches and nectarines are married to funky gun flint like characters, hints of dried honey, cashew, biscuity oak and spice. Elegant and poised yet intense the palate features flavours of white peaches and nectarines intermixed with struck match characters and lightly honeyed cashew over a background of biscuity oak and flinty mineral. Clean dry finish with good freshness. There’s a faint creaminess to the otherwise elegant fresh textural feel. Outstanding precision and length. Long aftertaste of white peaches, struck match stick infusions, cashew, subtle dried honey, biscuity oak and mineral.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews…
An extraordinary wine from one of the most perfect growing seasons, this has seen 100% malolactic fermentation, and the way in which the acidity is set into the wine is stunning. The nose has a good serving of toasty hazelnuts and spicy oak, but the bright grapefruit and white-peach fruits take centre stage. Flinty and complex. The palate is cast around a central core of intense, commanding acidity, while peach-custard and lemon-curd flavors hold super long. The acidity pins the finish in place. Stunning concentration and balance. Elegant and powerful. Drink on release in 2017 and for 5+ years.
97 points
JamesSuckling.com