2020 Chardonnay "Painter of Light", Blackbook Winery, Essex

2020 Chardonnay "Painter of Light", Blackbook Winery, Essex

With fewer than 300 bottles produced, this is truly an exceptional English Chardonnay sourced from the esteemed Clayhill Vineyard in Essex. Crafted with a minimalist approach, this wine spent 36 months aging, 24 in Burgundy barrels and 12 in bottle, with 20% new oak, creating remarkable depth and complexity. Expect an aromatic profile of honeydew melon, stone fruits, and citrus, beautifully complemented by subtle toffee, toasted almond, and a distinct smoky, flinty character on the palate. With its vibrant acidity and impressive length, this Chardonnay has garnered high praise, including a 94-point score from CellarTracker for its "excellent depth and laserlike focus" and a "creamy, nutty, farm butter quality," truly holding its own against some of the finest Burgundies

Pricing
info
Case, 6 Bottles
En primeur info
In stock
£180.00
Bottle
En primeur info
In stock
£30.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Essex, England
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2026 - 2036info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)

Also from this producer

Pricing
info