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Danbury Ridge Chardonnay 2022

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Country
england
Region
essex
Type
White
Producer
DANBURY RIDGE
Grape
chardonnay
Vintage
2022
Alcohol
13.5%

Tasting Notes

2 bottles per-customer - Due to very limited stocksThe quality here is remarkable - piercing bright, and unlike anything else we've tasted from England. Beautiful Montrachet style. Lick of vanilla and stones on the nose, with lime and spice, and lovely oak, from the 10 months in barrel. There's such intensity to the nose that leads to a broad and dense palate - hawthorn blossom, honey and toast, with a sherbet-y edge keeping it all in check. There's a little warmth too- even a hint of tropical fruit, with real grip to the palate and good volume. 

More Info

Located in the warmest, dried area of the UK, the first vineyards were planted at Danbury Ridge in 2014, and 2018 was their debut vintage. And as Jancis Robinson said, "what a debut!" The focus here has, and always will be still wines, and with the climate they have, and the ripeness levels the grapes are reaching, one can certainly see why. When Swig was founded, who knew one day we would be talking about the brilliance of Essex terroir! We firmly believe that Danbury Ridge have raised the bar exponentially for English still wine, and we're so excited to join them at the beginning of their journey.

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FROM THE PRESS

“The 2022 Chardonnay has a taut and linear bouquet with Clementine and apricot. Fresh and vibrant, the wine opens gradually in the glass. The palate has a lovely texture, which marks it out from the previous vintage, much more weight. With very fine delineation and mineralité, it's beautifully balanced, deepening towards the finish with a prickle of stem ginger that feels more pithy and, therefore, has greater umami than the previous vintage. Superb.’ Drink 2024 - 2034”
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (April 2024)

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