Framingham Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

Description

Lemon, Oak, Pastry

"The wine is matured in 15% new French oak for 10 months. Bright, youthful and zesty, with nectarine and pineapple rings. Some sparkler flint, kefir grains and the nuttiness of pine nuts and nutmeg. Harmonious with toasty elements and sensationally-cared-for fruit at its core - the theme of Framingham. Energy, carry and purpose in its every move. This will age slowly and well over another decade" Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion, Feb 2024

"Aromas and flavours of pink grapefruit and fresh red apple, white peach and natural fruit and wood spices. Plenty of texture and weight as the wine touches the palate with near full-body impact, a youthful acid line and flavours that reflect the bouquet. Fine tannins, lees and a saline quality layer in both complexity and length. Best drinking from early 2025 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2024

"Subtle spice, smoke and light apple, citrus fruit. Immediately complex and creamy with generous fruit and depth. Very good acidity here right through the palate. Everything is in measured quantities so nothing dominates. A very well-crafted modern and fruit-focused chardonnay" Stephen Wong, The Real Review, May 2024

Pink grapefruit, red apple, white peach, natural fruit, and wood spices. A near full-bodied impact with plentiful texture and weight, alongside a vibrant and youthful acid line and fine tannins.  Layers of lees and a saline quality contribute to the wine's complexity and length.

Food Pairing: All kinds of soft cheeses, white meats and rich seafood such as koura (crayfish) and smoked warehou.