Newton Johnson Southend Chardonnay 2023

Kleur: lichtgeel
Geur: open, fruitig, limoen en grapefruit, voorjaarsbloemen
Smaak: fris en fruitig, citrusfruit, perzik, meloen. Milde en zachte afdronk.
Houdbaar: op dronk, kan goed ouderen, tot eind 2030
Lekker bij: bedoeld bij o.a. lichtere visgerechten. Denk aan salades, couscous, witvis , jonge kazen.

De wijn rijpt 11 maanden op Bourgondische barriques waarvan 11% nieuw is. Een wijn met goede balans en precisie. In de neus tonen van boter, brioche, vanille, gember, citrus en rijp fruit. Romig en rijk van smaak en een bijna ziltige afdronk

Maturation & Bottling
Matured for 11 months in mostly puncheon (500L) and some barrique (228L) barrels produced in Burgundy. Tighter grained oak is preferred for subtle flavour, with longer seasoning and slower, lower temperature toasting. New oak comprises 11% of the final blend. The wine was blended and kept for further élevage of 5 months in stainless steel. No fining, coarse filtration and sulphur adjustment before bottling.

Tim Atkin 93/100
Made with full malolactic – “it’s not really a choice, it just kicks in,” says Gordon Newton Johnson – this comes from a cooler, south-facing slope that tends to produce a steely style. Aged in 11% new wood, it’s sappy, focused and refreshing, with lime and lemongrass flavours and a hint of struck match. 2023-28

Platter’s ****(*) 92/100 (oogst 2021)
From a notably cooler slope owned by neighbours & known for high-toned fruit character, cool-climate clarity & acidity. White peach & yellow apple on 2021, steelier & more compact than own vines, delicious creamy nuttiness from ferment/11 months in barrel, 9% new.