Caythorpe Family Estate Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough

A lovely bouquet of freshness and style. Aromas of grapefruit and white peach, a gentle flinty quality accentuates the mineral stony sense of place qualities. There’s a layer of wood spice with a touch of smoke showcasing the level of new oak used - quite judicious. A scent of white blossoms and citrus fruit then apple follow. Plenty to keep the nose busy as the wine opens out in glass. Dry, medium+ weight, satin smooth with contrasting acid line. Flavours of citrus then stone fruits and cashew-nut-like wood spice all come together nicely. Well made, youthful and tasty with a light cheese-rind quality. Best drinking from late 2024 through 2029.

94 Points

Excellent

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