Charteris Chardonnay Hunter Valley 2023 vin-santo-del-chianti The palate finished very long

The palate finished very long with fine

aromas of purple flowers and garrigue rising from the rocks

reunited for the “Essay on the Margaux style” chose it as one of the ten benchmark Margaux wines

Red and blue fruit are carried by freshness to a long delicate finale

Savoury and fine

Charteris Chardonnay Hunter Valley 2023 vin-santo-del-chianti The palate finished very longRipe grapefruit, quince and brown lime sit against subtle funky complexity showing as nougat and brioche. The oak influence is indistinguishable from the yeast derived complexity. Abundant texture is tempered by limey acidity giving way to a generous finish with layers of nutty citrus complexity. A seemingly endless line of flavour persistence.