100% malolactic fermentation The wine was aged entirely in oak barrels
and the wine is aged in a combination of new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for 14 months
quite dry with a profile of blackcurrent
A serious 1er cru with only 20% new oak used and bottled after 18 months elevage
the line between these two poles becomes blurred in such a way that they are indistinguishable
Chapel Hill Abacus Chardonnay 2022 -STOCKTAKE- Size::Default Title 100% malolactic fermentation The wineThe 2022 Chapel Hill Abacus Chardonnay from McLaren Vale, South Australia is a complex and enticing wine. Nose: White peach, fresh fig, meyer lemon, and a sprinkle of allspice. Palate: Fleshy with a delicious soft, creamy texture. This Chardonnay strikes a balance between richness and freshness, offering layers of interest with flavours like real lemonade, almonds, raw cashews, and a touch of vanilla and ginger. The lemony acidity keeps everything in