Castle Rock Estate ‘Great Southern’ Chardonnay cabreros An early budburst and warm

An early budburst and warm spring set the vineyard up well with good fruit set and lush balanced canopies

characteristic for Saint-Julien

The Brana company sources William variety pears from its own orchards

planted between 1985 and 1988 in the alluvial gravel soils of the terraces by the river Vienne

favourable weather in August provided optimal conditions for fruit development and maturation

Castle Rock Estate ‘Great Southern’ Chardonnay cabreros An early budburst and warmThe luscious grapes used to produce Castle Rock Estate Chardonnay were fermented in old barrels, resulting in the creation of a pale straw coloured wine. The perfumed nose exudes scintillating aromas of grapefruit, nectarine, gun flint and honeycomb, with mealy tones from barrel fermentation evident throughout. These balanced fragrances shift to a generous palate laden with nectarine and grapefruit flavours, offering a great mouthfeel. Refreshing