Clarence House Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023 Soft Drinks & Mixers

Clarence House Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023 Soft Drinks & MixersEntirely from a single block, utilizing a very high proportion of the prized Penfolds clone. Whole bunch pressed, wild barrel ferment, six month levage. A selection of the finest barrels has resulted in in a reserve bottling with 50% new French oak, sourced from a combination of barriques and puncheons. Wonderfully complex, boasting citrus and peach stonefruit, tempered by judicious marriage of oak. Robust, concentrated, yet fresh and bound by

we distil our fruit eaux-de-vie just as Joseph Bertrand did in 1874: "seeking perfection through the love of a job well done"

with an appealing floral-pot-pourri under tone that brings grace

bright apple notes and subtle sweetness

They are harvested slightly late

More depth and fleshier than the 2021

its gently spicy and rich aroma is traditionally used to enhance puddings and other desserts

An excellent finish

a seductive spirit crafted in the heart of Australia

It's full-bodied and balanced by bright acidity

cochineal and rose water

Pale green-tinged yellow

each one having aged over 12 years in oak