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Blackbook Winery Pygmalion Chardonnay 2020
£219.77
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £36.63 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
QAHD37456201
Blackbook Winery Pygmalion Chardonnay 2020
- Grapes Chardonnay 100%
- Country UK
- Region English Regional Wine
- Abv 12.5%
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
ResidualSugar: 0
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- This Chardonnay is a luxurious and velvety wine that greets the palate with the rich flavours of waxy lemon, ripe honeydew melon, and luscious, sweet pineapple. These fruity notes are beautifully complemented by the subtle nuances of sweet oak and the delightful overtones of nuttiness, creating a complex and satisfying sensory experience. The wine's rich and well-balanced texture offers a harmonious interplay of flavours that linger on the palate, culminating in a subtly saline finish that leaves a lasting impression.
The grapes were hand-harvested into small crates to preserve the fruit's quality and were pressed into Burgundian barrels without settling. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts for alcoholic fermentation, and malolactic conversion, during which frequent lees stirring imparts texture and complexity. The wine spent 22 months on the lees in French oak barrels, of which 40% were new, before being bottled without fining or filtration.
This is a beautifully rich buttery Chardonnay, with notes of waxy lemon, honeydew melon, and sweet pineapple complemented by sweet oak nuance and nutty overtones. The textured and balanced palate has wonderful length and a subtly saline finish.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The grapes for this wine come from the single vineyard site of Crouch Valley Vineyard, which is situated on the coastal peninsula of Crouch Valley. Positioned on rolling hills overlooking the Crouch River Estuary, the vines are planted between the River Crouch and River Blackwater, where the mesoclimate is moderated by the surrounding water. The vineyard was planted in 2006 and is south-facing to optimise sunshine in the capricious English climate. The area is generally well-protected from frost and has low rainfall, producing high-quality fruit. The clay soils are cool, with good water retention properties to nourish the vines through the warm summers. The grapes are hand-picked into small crates at optimum maturity and then travelled to the winery in Battersea, London. |
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