Carrick Bannockburn Central Otago Chardonnay 2023

Description

Apricot, Oak, Walnut

"Ripe, pure and very elegant bouquet with scents of white peach and sweet grapefruit then apple and fine stony almost limestone soil idea. Dry with medium++ weight, a satin-cream mouthfeel framed by acidity and fine fruit tannins. the use of French wood is minimal adding texture and complexity. An elegant wine throughout the tasting, well made with best drinking from late 2025 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2025

The 2023 Bannockburn Chardonnay has great balance between, fruit, acid and oak. A long finish and notes of almond, white peach, salted caramel brittle and cinnamon. Whilst full and concentrated on the palate, it maintains a bright and refreshing palate feel.

The Carrick Bannockburn Chardonnay makes up part of our estate range, representing the varietal classics or core range. Carrick’s wind-swept site and glacial alluvial soils help to define the acidity of this wine, which balances the citrus and stone fruit characters, as well as giving length and flow. It is made from hand-picked organically grown Chardonnay, from some of the oldest vines on the property.

The 2023 is hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard, derived from 5 different parcels and 4 different clones (548, 95, Mendoza and Clone 6). Fermented in barrel, with 15% new oak used, matured in barrel on lie for 11 months, followed by 7 months resting in tank prior to bottling.

Food Pairing: Roast chicken with all the trimmings.