Description
Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay, Central Otago, New Zealand, 2024
Grape: 100% Chardonnay, hand picked, wild yeast fermentation in French oak (10% new wood), unfiltered, unfined, 11 months' ageing on full lees in barrel (total 13 months in cask)
Winemaker's Tasting Note:
Citrus blossom, elderflower and wet stones set the scene for this subtle yet beguiling Chardonnay. Comfortable, at ease with itself, not a single component vying for attention; just the Felton Road style at the fore. Deeply fruited with hazelnut notes through the mid, combined with characteristic fresh acidity, leads to a harmonious and sustained finish. A seamless Bannockburn blend from our Calvert, Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards.
Critics' Tasting Notes:
"A crisp yet dense chardonnay with dried apples, honey, minerals and hints of cedar and acacia on the nose. It’s aromatic yet reserved, with a lively palate and lovely fine phenols that give it length and energy. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
95/100 points, James Suckling, 2025
"Taut, sleek chardonnay with a perfect balance of fruit sweetness and seductive, bright acidity driving a lengthy finish. Purity and power with citrus/lemon curd and oyster shell flavours. Delicious wine that’s hard to resist now but should develop well at least in the medium term."
97/100 points, Bob Campbell MW, 2025
Food Match: Drink this Chardonnay with roasted poultry.
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- NG62AW24
- Size:
- 75Cl
- Appellation:
- Central Otago
- Closure:
- Screw Cap
- Primary Grape/Blend:
- Chardonnay
- Drink:
- Drinking well now
- Influence of Oak:
- High
- ABV:
- 13.5%
- Vintage:
- 2024
- Vegan or Vegetarian:
- Vegetarian
- Farming:
- Biodynamic
- Country:
- New Zealand
- Case Deals:
- Available
