Monte Christo Winery Central Otago Chardonnay 2023

Description

Lemon, Oak, Spice

"Restrained, zingy nose of citrus, bergamot, aromatic herbs and beeswax preface a mid-weight but compact palate with good density and youthful austerity. The flavours reprise here, building towards a deceptively long finish where pithy phenolics lengthen the mineral nuances towards the back. Quietly accomplished and built for ageing" Stephen Wong, The Real Review, Nov 2024

"This inviting Chardonnay was aged in neutral oak and stainless steel, showcasing forward fruit appeal, elevated by energetic acidity and a elegantly creamy mouthfeel" Candice Chow, Wine Chat

"This new releases expression showcases a finesse and charm before the bouquet releases scents of white peach and lemon. There’s an emerging seam of barrel spice and blossom as the wine begins to open out on glass. Dry with plenty of weight and tautness of youth touch the palate first, then flavours of citrus and white fleshed fruits begin to emerge again framed by the structure of oak, minerality and grab of acidity. Youthful with best drinking from early to mid 2025 through 2032+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2024

An elegant yet complex Chardonnay with fresh lemon, green pear, white peach, hawthorn flowers, river rock and subtle baking spices.

Established in 1864 by Jean Désiré Féraud, Monte Christo is the birthplace of Central Otago wine. Our wines are made with 100% estate-grown fruit sourced from our vineyards across three distinct sub-regions, the Alexandra Basin, Bannockburn and Pisa. Utilising sustainable farming practices and minimal intervention methods in the winery, the outcome is elegant, refined, and impeccably balanced wines epitomising the terroir of Central Otago.

2023 was a warm, even growing season with average rainfall and low incidence of frosts. Wines show optimal ripeness, medium body and bright acidity.