'Sara' 2023 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Tangy, aromatic and creamy oak. 

Salty, mineral, and lemon peel-y with a unique and differentiating English twang. Some straw, spice and nut notes complete the aromatic framework of this wine. The cooler climate and winemaking touches have matched the English acidity with a creamy oaky texture.

How was it made

40% of the grapes were whole bunch pressed and 60% were destemmed and fermented on the skin. Both were fermented in stainless steel and then transferred to a mix of old and new French oak for malolactic fermentation and ageing. Weekly batonnage was applied and was bottled after light filtration and minimal SO2 addition.

Chardonnay grapes grown in Essex, UK.

Meet Sara
She’s a retired French teacher (70) and lives with her husband in East Sheen, SW London. Make sure you don’t get your le’s and la’s mixed up with ‘Madame Gray’.

Note: This wine, like all our wines, is made in London and vegan friendly.