Highweald Wild Ferment Chardonnay

A cool-climate Sussex Chardonnay from Dijon clones 76 and 95, whole-bunch pressed, wild-fermented and taken through malolactic in neutral barriques, then aged on its lees and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Peach, papaya and acacia blossom lead, with crisp apple and citrus. The palate is supple and intense, russet-apple acidity set against creamy, textured depth, finishing taut and persistent with a thread of cedar spice. Serve with Spenwood, whose sweet, nutty sheep's milk richness echoes the wine's creamy lees texture.