Simpsons Wine Estate – Chardonnay ‘Gravel Castle’ – 2023

(0 Reviews)

£16.94

SKU 3747023A Categories , , ,

A cool climate, fruit-driven and unoaked Chardonnay displaying fresh, citrus and apple aromas, refreshing tropical fruit flavours with a zesty, flinty finish.

ABV:

12.5%

Vintage:

2023

Size:

75cl

Dry

Sweet

Country

England

Region

Kent

Sub-Region

Kent

Producer / Winery

Simpsons Wine Estate

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Style

White Wine

Winemaker

Leigh Sparrow

Closure

Screwcap

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

- SHARE -

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Charles and Ruth Simpson have been making award-winning wines in the South of France since 2002. In 2012, attracted by the quality of the terroir and the opportunity to become part of one of the most dynamic wine producing regions in the world, they brought their expertise back to the UK, establishing Simpsons Wine Estate. Aspiring to produce the finest quality English wine, they gradually planted 30 hectares of vineyards on the iconic chalk terroir of the North Downs and built a state-of-the-art winery. They are members of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. In 2016, the Simpsons saw their first harvest. With a strong focus on provenance, they produce a highly acclaimed range of exclusively estate-grown still and sparkling wines, including the Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016, which won a gold medal in the 2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Simpsons Wine Estate is situated in the Elham Valley; an unspoilt seam in the North Downs of Kent where the contours of the land, the climate and the soil are excellent for viticulture. The intensely lime-rich chalk soil forms part of the same chalk ridge that stretches from southern England through the Champagne region and on to Burgundy. The Roman Road and Railway Hill vineyards are planted with Burgundian clones 96 and 548, at a density of 4,200 vines per hectare on either Fercal or 41B rootstocks. The Guyot trained vines flourish on sloping, south facing vineyards, which ensure heat accumulation during the day and cold air drainage at night. The vineyard is less than eight miles from the coast providing a crucial maritime influence insulating the fruit against intense temperature variations. Grass cover crops between the rows encourage biodiversity within the vineyard. Pruning and harvesting takes place by hand and they are signed up to the WineGB’s Sustainability Scheme.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The winemaking methods promote the purest expression of fruit and the Kentish terroir, with as little intervention as possible. The grapes from Burgundian Chardonnay clones 96 and 548 were carefully harvested, gently pressed and the juice was cold settled for 24 hours. Once racked, the juice was inoculated with aromatic yeasts. The wine underwent full malolactic conversion to soften the acidity and increase mouthfeel. The wine was aged on fine lees prior to bottling in spring.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A classy, cool-climate and unoaked Chardonnay displaying delicate aromas of white melon and orange blossom, with superb mouth-watering minerality, citrus peel, quince and fresh green apple flavours through to a flinty finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Chardonnay 100%.

PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.

Description

- SHARE -

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Charles and Ruth Simpson have been making award-winning wines in the South of France since 2002. In 2012, attracted by the quality of the terroir and the opportunity to become part of one of the most dynamic wine producing regions in the world, they brought their expertise back to the UK, establishing Simpsons Wine Estate. Aspiring to produce the finest quality English wine, they gradually planted 30 hectares of vineyards on the iconic chalk terroir of the North Downs and built a state-of-the-art winery. They are members of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain. In 2016, the Simpsons saw their first harvest. With a strong focus on provenance, they produce a highly acclaimed range of exclusively estate-grown still and sparkling wines, including the Chalklands Classic Cuvée 2016, which won a gold medal in the 2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Simpsons Wine Estate is situated in the Elham Valley; an unspoilt seam in the North Downs of Kent where the contours of the land, the climate and the soil are excellent for viticulture. The intensely lime-rich chalk soil forms part of the same chalk ridge that stretches from southern England through the Champagne region and on to Burgundy. The Roman Road and Railway Hill vineyards are planted with Burgundian clones 96 and 548, at a density of 4,200 vines per hectare on either Fercal or 41B rootstocks. The Guyot trained vines flourish on sloping, south facing vineyards, which ensure heat accumulation during the day and cold air drainage at night. The vineyard is less than eight miles from the coast providing a crucial maritime influence insulating the fruit against intense temperature variations. Grass cover crops between the rows encourage biodiversity within the vineyard. Pruning and harvesting takes place by hand and they are signed up to the WineGB’s Sustainability Scheme.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The winemaking methods promote the purest expression of fruit and the Kentish terroir, with as little intervention as possible. The grapes from Burgundian Chardonnay clones 96 and 548 were carefully harvested, gently pressed and the juice was cold settled for 24 hours. Once racked, the juice was inoculated with aromatic yeasts. The wine underwent full malolactic conversion to soften the acidity and increase mouthfeel. The wine was aged on fine lees prior to bottling in spring.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A classy, cool-climate and unoaked Chardonnay displaying delicate aromas of white melon and orange blossom, with superb mouth-watering minerality, citrus peel, quince and fresh green apple flavours through to a flinty finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Chardonnay 100%.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm
Country

England

Region

Kent

Sub-region

Kent

Producer / Winery

Simpsons Wine Estate

Winemaker

Leigh Sparrow

Style

White Wine

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Vintage

2023

Alcohol % (ABV)

12.5%

Dry/Sweet Value (1 being dry, 7 being very sweet)

1

Residual Sugar

0.5 g/L

Contains Sulphites

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Milk

No

Eggs

No

Organic

No

Biodynamic

No

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Screwcap

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Simpsons Wine Estate – Chardonnay ‘Gravel Castle’ – 2023”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

£16.94

SKU 3747023A Categories , , ,