Tasting Notes
This is a classic cool climate Chardonnay made in a traditional style. Pale straw colour in the glass. Aromas of citrus, Anjou pears, baking spice, and flint waft from the glass. Mouth-coating viscosity on the palate balanced by naturally fresh, crisp acidity. Completely dry, this is an elegantly balanced and structured Chardonnay.
About
Qupe’s Y Block Chardonnay is sourced primarily from Bien Nacido Vineyard in the cool Santa Maria Valley of northern Santa Barbara County.
The wine is made from Chardonnay 95%, Marsanne 4%, and Viognier 1%.
This Chardonnay was made using traditional techniques: hand-harvested, whole cluster pressed, chilled for 48 hours in tank, then racked off heavy lees for fermentation.
Qupe’s Y Block is 100% barrel fermented and aged in French oak— primarily François Fréres Burgundy barrels, of which up to 20% are first use.
Aged on the lees for eight months then racked clean to stainless steel for blending and rest before bottling.
Ideal with...
Chicken with a creamy sauce but pork would work equally as well.
We can ship Qupé Y Block Chardonnay to all UK mainland addresses.
If you're delivery address is local (Eccleston, and most of the St Helens area) we will deliver on the same day you order. Alternatively, you can choose to collect it from our shop.
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