2025 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay 750ml

Overview

The 2025 Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay is drawn from a north-facing slope of The Elms vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. Planted in 1993, Block 6 offers a distinct site expression shaped by its elevated, exposed position.

This is a poised Chardonnay whose fine texture and aromatic detail are developed through patient maturation in seasoned oak. Organic and biodynamic farming and an estate-grown approach keep the focus on the vineyard.

Vintage & Winemaking

Predominantly Mendoza with some Dijon clone 95, the fruit was whole-bunch pressed and transferred by gravity to seasoned French oak. Indigenous-yeast fermentation was followed by complete malolactic fermentation. The wine spent 17 months in barrel, including 11 months on gross lees, before bottling in August 2026 without fining or filtration. No new oak was used.

Product Highlights

• Single-block Chardonnay from The Elms.
• Vines planted in 1993.
• Organic and biodynamic estate farming.
• Seventeen months in seasoned French oak.
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Golden apple, pistachio and acacia flower.

Palate

Fine, smooth and composed, with rounded edges from extended neutral-oak maturation.

Finish

Subtle chamomile and cardamom notes carry the close.

Food Pairing

We suggest roast chicken, seared scallops, grilled lobster, mushroom pasta or a leek and Gruyère tart. Moderate richness and gentle browning complement the wine's smooth texture and nutty, floral detail.

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C.

Cellaring Potential

Store bottles away from light at a stable, cool temperature. For serving, a generous white-wine glass and a little time out of the refrigerator will help reveal the wine's texture and aromatic detail.

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