Bishop's Leap Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Description

Nectarine, Nougat, Oak

"Attractively styled and expressive, the wine presents summer peach, fig, Gala apple, and hazelnut aromas on the nose, accompanied by a hint of vanilla. It’s succulent and smooth in the mouth, delivering a silky texture backed by fine acidity, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2025

Juicy aromas of bright, white nectarine and lifted oak spice. A generous and full mid palate from malolactic fermentation. Layers of stone fruit are interlaid with subtle oak and creamy nougat. This wine will cellar well for the next few years but is also perfect for drinking immediately.

Local folklore tells of an early Marlborough Bishop who leapt to his death whilst being pursued by a Māori war party, into the fast-flowing Wairau River. This same river provides the ever so important water source for Marlborough’s flourishing grape vines, enabling them to provide pristine and pure wine.

Fruit for this Bishops Leap Chardonnay is from a selection of immaculately tended vineyards throughout Marlborough.  Primary fermentation with oak influence followed by a secondary malolactic fermentation to enhance the flavours and texture of the palate.