2018 Marchand & Burch Villages Chardonnay, Great Southern
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The Marchand & Burch ‘Villages’ Chardonnay is sourced from the Mount Barker sub-region of the Great Southern.
Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented in 50% older French oak barriques, hogsheads and puncheons and 50% in stainless steel tanks and then aged for 9 months, the Villages Chardonnay has a dry straw colour with a subtle bouquet of white field flowers, meringue and citrus zest. The flavours and textures of finely ground nutmeal and lemon curd, give weight to the palate whilst a fine minerally acidity adds length and crispiness. A wine of fine structure, gentle fruit and bright acid that will evolve over the next 3-4 years.
The classic note of white field flowers fills the nose with a mix of sweet perfume and herbal notes. The palate is fresh yet textural, supple and layered with nutmeal, vanilla, white fleshed peach and citrus zest that gives an overlay of richness balanced by delicate fruit flavours. The acidity remains fine and stony to add length and vitality to the palate.
Parcels cooled, hand-sorted, whole-bunch pressed, wild-fermented (50% in used oak, the balance in stainless steel), some mlf. Complexity is the watchword.
93 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 August 2020
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Great Southern |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
| Wine Medals | 0 |
| Wine Trophies | 0 |
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