Chardonnay 2022

An elegant, poised Chardonnay. Bright lemon citrus with hints of juicy, fresh mango and pineapple at the core.

The nose is subtle and refined, not overt. Alongside the fine-lined fruit, there is a subtle note of struck match. The palate follows precisely, a great balance of delicious fruit and tense, lively acidity. The finish is long.

A vintage of extremes. Some areas experienced significant frosts in Spring, which quickly gave way to a long, warm, very dry Summer – the joint hottest on record since 1884. Young vines struggled with the heat and resulting water stress, significantly reducing yields if any fruit was taken at all. More mature plantings fared better.

Chardonnay ripened early, often being picked earlier than Pinot Noir and Meunier, which is rare. Artelium picked a good quantity of ripe, high-quality fruit from both East and West sites. Yields were lower than anticipated, but quality was high with good aromatic development and sugars, whilst retaining fresh acidity.

A great wine on it’s own. Ideal with fresh fish and shellfish, especially white meaty fish such as turbot. A great partner to a herby roast chicken, with simple fresh green salads and light nibbles, or a creamy mushroom dish.