Gardo & Morris Reserve Organic Marlborough Chardonnay 2020

Description

Apricot, Oak, Pastry

"Gloriously composed and expressed, the bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, brioche, cedar and lemon peel aromas with a hint of vanilla. The palate is equally impressive with outstanding concentration and depth, superbly supported by creamy mouthfeel and beautifully pitched acidity. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2021

"Bright, full, yellow-gold with depth, lighter on edge. The nose is elegantly restrained, gently filled the glass with rich aromas of well-proportioned pastry, barrel spice, butterscotch, underlying stonefruit and citrus. Medium-full bodied, ripe fruit of nectarine, peach interweave grapefruit and zest, enriched by vanilla, butterscotch, fresh-baked almond croissants. There's a good balance of fruit and yeasty autolysis characters, supported by lacy, balanced acidity. The mouthfeel is creamy and smooth, presents butterscotch, almond croissants with elegance. This beautiful balanced Chardonnay has ripe stonefruit and citrus aromas, lacy acidity and barrel, creamy lees characters. Match with roasted chicken and grilled fish over the next 5+ years. Fermented in barrique, 13% alc" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Oct 2021

Yellow-gold with depth, ripe fruit of nectarine, peach interweave grapefruit and zest and yeasty autolysis characters supported by balanced acidity. Creamy and smooth, butterscotch, ripe stonefruit and citrus aromas.

Food Pairing: Served at 8-10 C and match with roasted chicken and grilled fish.