Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Bannockburn Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson (Julia Harding MW) 17/20 (Nov 2024); JamesSuckling 94 points (Nov 2024). Source: Felton Road product release and critic reviews

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with lemon peel, Asian pear and white peach, flint and saline notes. Subtle brioche and baked-pastry texture, tight acidity, fine phenolic grip and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon butter, creamy pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso‑glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, tempura, lightly spiced Thai/Chinese fish dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamically grown fruit; whole-bunch pressed and gravity-fed to French oak. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and wild malolactic; ~10% new oak, ~11 months on lees and extended barrel ageing (~13 months). Minimal intervention, bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road is a family-owned, biodynamic estate in Bannockburn. Sourced mainly from The Elms and Cornish Point vineyards; renowned for precise, terroir-driven Chardonnays and Pinot Noir.