A stunning rendition, the immensely complex bouquet reveals white-fleshed nectarine, lemon peel, vanilla, roasted nut, and oatmeal nuances. It's equally impressive in the mouth with outstanding weight and depth, wonderfully enhanced by creamy mouthfeel and perfectly pitched acidity, making it impeccably harmonious and gratifying.

Represents their reserve wines – the finest parcels treated with the utmost care. Slow fermentation in French oak and regular lees stirring builds texture and exceptional complexity. The aromas open with a hint of struck match, quickly fleshed out with bright yuzus and white peach. There’s a hint of vanilla bean crème brûlée and toasted hazelnuts; offering a prediction of the future of this wine. If you thought the aromas were enticing, the palate takes it up a notch, with a magnificent balancing act of flavour concentration and finesse. There’s honeysuckle, a melange of citrus and stonefruit, alongside a nutty, savoury, fresh hay note. Mouth-filling and silky with a dusting of phenolics that are whisked away by beautifully integrated, precise acidity. So much depth and complexity at just 2 years old and so much promise for a stunning evolution in the cellar. Drink some now, and try (although I recognise the challenge) to keep some for later.

The brief time in bottle has allowed for the stone fruit flavours to take on ripe white peach and baked apple. A touch of pineapple. The acidity is still elevated and rides high with what I believe to be minimal mlf. For that reason, it squeaks and thrills with lemon sherbert and a creamy new oak vanilla tone. If you love the succulent, zippy style of chardonnay, this is for you.