2022 Danbury Ridge, Octagon Block Chardonnay, England 1x75cl

CRITIC REVIEWS

Anne Krebiehl, MW

The 2022 Chardonnay Octagon Block is from the gravelly loam and clay mixture of this single site in Essex. This aged for 18 months in 50-60% new oak and a further half year in stainless steel. There's a creaminess and absolutely lemon-tinged dried corn husk aroma on the nose. The palate tapers totally into freshness, aligned around a core of bright, smooth acidity radiating out against a yeasty backdrop, pitching this as an interesting contrast between richness and austerity.

JancisRobinson.com

From their own vines, planted in 2014, with gravel and sand over clay. Fermented and aged 18 months in oak, 50% new. Similar style to the straight Chardonnay but it smells deeper, with a light impression of oak spice. More intensity, more grip, still has elegant structure and pure, dry finesse. Chewy and very very good. (JH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

United Kingdom

REGION

England

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

CASE FORMAT

1x75cl

AVAILABILITY

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