Grant Burge Summers South Australia Chardonnay 2018 (Australia)

Description

• French oak
• Citus & stonefruit
• Cocoa butter & vanilla
• Toasted brioche

Pale straw colour in the glass. A symphony of citrus, peach blossom and rockmelon, accented by sweet notes of toasted brioche with creamed honey, the sweet spice characters of fresh hot-cross buns, and a touch of cheesy funk that adds exotic complexity to the bouquet. Awash with the flavours of fresh citrus, white peach and lemongrass, complemented by honeyed oatmeal, vanilla, and cocoa butter with a hint of yeasty sourdough-like funk. The palate is long and luscious with a creamy mid palate leading through to a crisply refreshing finish.

The 2016 Summers Chardonnay fruit was sourced from the premium cool climate region of Adelaide Hills.

The fruit was chilled, gently whole-bunch pressed and vinified in premium French Oak barrels with a specially selected range of yeast strains. Maturation in oak on full yeast lees with regular battonage aids in the creation of a complex and creamy style of Chardonnay.