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Simpsons Wine Estate Kent Roman Road Chardonnay 2022
£172.32
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £28.72 per bottle.
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aHD3747422A
Simpsons Wine Estate Kent Roman Road Chardonnay 2022
- Grapes Chardonnay 100%
- Country UK
- Region Kent
- Abv 13.5 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 1.1
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- A poised wine with layers of tropical and citrus fruit, subtle butterscotch and flint aromas preluding a palate of ripe fruit intensity balanced by elegant mineral tones. Complex layers of tropical and citrus fruit and subtle butterscotch and flint aromas lead to a palate with ripe, fruit intensity Balanced by elegant minerality, fresh citrus notes, and touches of cedar.
Fermentation occurred in two 600-litre French oak barrels to add complexity alongside stainless steel tanks with selected and indigenous yeasts. The full malolactic conversion resulted in a creamy texture. 25% of the blend was matured in new French oak and 25% in older French barrels, with batonnage in some barrels; the frequency and duration were tailored to each. The remaining 50% was aged in stainless steel tanks on lees to retain the purity of fruit.
Complex layers of tropical and citrus fruit and subtle butterscotch and flint aromas lead to a palate with ripe fruit intensity balanced by elegant minerality, fresh citrus notes, and touches of cedar.
| Price | £143.60 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | 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 to Burgundy. The grapes come from the Roman Road single vineyard, where the Guyot pruned vines are trained on vertical foliage wires to help with canopy management. The Chardonnay vines are Burgundy clone 548 and are planted at a density of 4,200 vines per hectare. They are grown on south-facing slopes, ensuring 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. Pruning and harvesting occur by hand, and they are signed up for the Wine GB Sustainability Scheme. |
| Keywords | Simpson, Roman, Chardonnay |
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