The Botham 76 Series Chardonnay 75cl 2020

This is a wine of subtlety, complexity, flavour, balance and engagement. Made in a fuller, more upfront style, it has obvious oak influence, to support a solid core of fruit, rounded out by a creamy textural undertone, lending the wine weight and length Delicate ethereal notes of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and peach mingle with undertones of crème caramel and vanilla for a complex but fragrant bouquet. This wine combines refined fruit flavours of honey dew, citrus and fig with a sprinkle of nutmeal and has an enduring fine, mineral acidity to the finish.

The grapes for this Chardonnay are sourced from several Margaret River sub-regions to gather the most favourable attributes of the region in this wine. The ripe and bold fruit flavours contributed by the centre of the region are deftly balanced by the fine acidity and perfumed notes from the south.

This wine is made by applying many winemaking techniques in order to create a complex wine. Grapes are picked in the cool of the early morning to retain freshness. They are then gently crushed and whole bunch pressing of the juice takes place. The juice is then transferred directly to French oak barrels for cool fermentation to begin. This whole gentle process ensures the bright varietal flavours are captured and retained and fermentation in French oak adds dimension and richness. This combination of methods ensures a wine with intense fruit, freshness, subtle toasty oak notes, a creamy texture and a fine line of acidity.