2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Clos du Roy
Fermentation Vessels 500-litre barrels
Barrel Size 500
Closure Cork
Production Details Fermented and matured in 500-litre barrels for one year; produced from organically grown grapes.
Tasting Notes Stuart Pigott: restrained creaminess, chalky minerality, concentrated and focused medium-bodied palate, energetic character and a long, polished finish.
Critics Ratings 94
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Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Clos du Roy
Soil Limestone and marl, Rich in lime and iron
Orientation South/East
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details The south/east-facing Clos du Roy parcel lies at nearly 300 metres. The wine matured for 12 months in French oak, 25% new. William Kelley's Wine Advocate note, dated 19 January 2024, reports that only one barrel of the 2022 was produced.
Tasting Notes Nicks: white peach, pear, dried honey, biscuit, nougat, crème brûlée, cashew and spice, with a creamy yet fresh, energetic finish. William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 19 January 2024: citrus oil, nutmeg, buttery pastry and smoke; medium-to-full-bodied, rich, layered and lively.
Food Pairing Aperitif; white fish; light poultry; firm cheese; shellfish; vegetarian dishes
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