After nine months of barrel maturation
Layers of creamy flavours and texture from yeast autolysis and battonage
The wine was blended then bottled after 18 months of barrel maturation
Temperature was held between 24-26°C for a slow extraction of tannins and increased development of fermentation complexity
A relatively cool summer has allowed for slow
Associates Chardonnay 2024 Chardonnay After nine months of barrelCOLOUR Pale yellow with a green hue. NOSE Grapefruit, peach, citrus, wet stone, and flint. PALATE White fruits, citrus curd, and fine French oak. Natural acidity drives this wine to a long finish. Balanced, seamless oak, juicy core, saline texture, great length. FOOD PAIRING Pan fried King George whiting with broccoli pesto VINTAGE NOTES Slightly longer than a normal vintage, but very fulfilling. Peak dry weather conditions, combined with the absence