Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

Description

Hazelnut, Lemon, Oak

"Delightfully complex and enticing, the wine shows ripe peach, lemon peel, vanillin oak, and savoury pastry aromas on the nose. The palate delivers excellent concentration and plush texture, splendidly framed by beautifully infused acidity, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2025

"A nicely measured bouquet and palate with a mix of wood spice and peach, vanilla and barrel smoke framed by the just creamy mouthfeel. Additional flavours of nut, banana and nectarine, crumbled stone and a fine lees complexity add depth and style. A decent acid line carries flavours and textures throughout the palate. Nice wine with best drinking from 2025 through 2028" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2025

Pale straw. Flinty notes combined with toasted hazelnuts and savoury spice. Concentrated, round and full with flavours of citrus lemon. Enjoy now and over the next 3-4 years. If you read the back label you might be able to last 2 minutes before opening it.

Sourced from Marlborough vineyards.

Fermented for 8 months in a selection of new and seasoned French oak barriques from wild yeast.