Stumpy Gully Encore Reserve Chardonnay 2023 yves There's a titch of steel

There's a titch of steel and the smell of reeds and rush matting

Boulay's parcel lies within the original Clos of this vineyard

but also has plenty of tension and persistence on the palate

supple texture and the distinctive hazelnut and spice nuances which carry into a persistent finish of great finesse

ripe peach and biscuit flavours supported by fine mineral acidity and finely integrated French oak

Stumpy Gully Encore Reserve Chardonnay 2023 yves There's a titch of steelIntense pear and lifted orange blossom aromas welcome you to this Chardonnay with ripe peach and buttered toast richness on the palate. This is a generous cool climate Chardonnay, with subtle oak flavours from maturation in 40% new French barriques and 40% 2 4 year old oak. Some leesy flavours from Malolactic fermentation and prolonged contact with the yeast lees. Rich gently ripened fruit, fine oak integration and a well rounded palate with a