Grove Mill Marlborough Chardonnay 2025

Description

Apricot, Oak, Pastry

Ripe stone fruit and lemon curd lead the nose, layered with notes of toasted brioche, cashew, and subtle French oak. The palate is rich and savoury, balancing citrus and white stone fruit with fine texture, vibrant acidity, and a refined mineral edge that carries through to a long, elegant finish.

The fruit for our Chardonnay is primarily harvested from our lower Wairau Vineyards giving us a variety of character. Cool nights during ripening and ypically warm, dry summers, maintain concentrated flavours in our grapes.

Fruit was selectively harvested and gently pressed directly to tank. After a short ettling period of 6–12 hours, the clarified juice was transferred to 100% French oak barrels for fermentation. To enhance aromatic complexity, 70% of the barrels were inoculated with selected commercial yeast, while the remaining 30% were allowed to undergo wild fermentation. Following primary fermentation, the barrels were stirred regularly (batonnage) to support malolactic conversion and build texture and structure. The wine remained in barrel for 11 months of maturation
before blending and preparation for bottling.

Food Pairing: Pair with pasta al limone, roast chicken or fresh bread and a cheese platter.