Fully crushed and destemmed before pressing over several hours. Settled for 48 hours, then racked. 50% wild ferment. 30% new hogsheads, 30% MLF, 11 months in barrel with some bâtonnage in winter.

The third in a string of cool vintages, 2023 produced a Chardonnay of delicacy, concentration and finesse. Initially restrained, aromas of just-ripe nectarine, white peach and citrus blossom evolve into notes of oyster shell, honeysuckle and roasted almonds. In the mouth, there’s a vibrancy and energy that shapes the flow of the palate, with a savoury line of grapefruit and pithy lemon zest, framing richer notes of nectarine and lightly toasted brioche. Pure, concentrated and with effortless length, this is a wine to enjoy over the next 6–8 years. – Sandra de Pury

A combination of natural and inoculated ferments, then racked to hogsheads (30% new) and with 30% mlf. A bright green gold. Expressive, with a tangerine, lemon peel and almond-scented bouquet. A little chalkier and more restrained on the palate than the ’22, this very nicely balanced and structured wine should age gracefully over the next five to seven years at least. 95 points. Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion May 2025

Vibrant pale gold colour. Yellow peach, Manuka honey and honey butter lead the aromas in a rich-but restrained aesthetic. Some peanut brittle and toasted almonds emerge thereafter along with whispers of toffee and smoke. The fruit sits above the savouriness after some air, keeping brightness. The balance of opulence and freshness carries over to the palate—smoked honey, butter, poached yellow apple, yellow peach, almond and praline sit within a lovely creamy texture while a fine weave of acidity pulls at the tongue keeping line and freshness throughout. There’s seemingly endless length here, it surges through the back palate with the mix of fruit and savouriness still intermingling. A very strong release from an icon of the Valley, balancing flavour and freshness. Drink from 2025–2032. 95 points. Tom Kline, Inside Burgundy Tasted Aug 2025

Aromas of preserved lemons, salted nuts, stone fruit, river stones and apple blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and lovely depth of flavor, finishing with a slight phenolic grip. Very pure and giving, with underlying freshness. Classic and delicious. Drink or hold. 95 points. Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com Mar 2025