Brookfields Marshall Bank Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2020

Description

• French oak
• Stonefruit
• Brioche
• Weighted

The ripe stone fruits, brioche, toast and succulent new French oak have molded together in the impressive 2020 ‘Marshall Bank’ Chardonnay. It was fermented with indigenous yeast and there is also a hint of malolactic fermentation. Due to its fruit weight and the exceptional growing season, the 2020 ‘Marshall Bank’ will continue to age with dignity.

The ‘Marshall Bank’ Chardonnay grapes were grown at their Ohiti Estate vineyards. Marshall Bank was an old family property down in West Otago where my grand-father Dr. Bill Robertson practiced for forty five years. The grapes were harvested on 14th March 2020.

Fermentation took place in a 50/50 mix of new French and near new oak barriques in a carefully temperature controlled environment. After fermentation was complete, the wine was lee stirred weekly until it was racked. Only 20% of this Chardonnay went through malolactic fermentation. Total time in barrel was for approximately 10 months.

2020 was an exceptional growing season, producing premium quality Chardonnay fruit for this wine.

Food Pairing: Slow cooked chicken and mushrooms in a coconut sauce.