Patchwork Chardonnay 2023 Grape|Xarel-lo

Patchwork Chardonnay 2023 Grape|Xarel-lo100% Chardonnay from the tiny growing region of Bugey, a region that sits between Savoie and Jura. This one hits immediately jumping from the glass with all things citrus, peaches and cream. On the palate the wine is first all textured and mouth coating before a welcome lick of acidity zips into the finish. Hazy, textured and just a little bit wild. Made with grapes from many different micro parcels planted over 5 hectares. Each parcel with it's own

Aromatically the wine is especially alive

here we have an uplifting wine of real harmony

powerfully-structured and complex wine we have tried from this grower

Ho'oponopono positively brims with energy this year

Reflecting the burst of sun that came just before the 2023 harvest

The 2023 feels even lighter than the previous vintage – with hints of gentle blackcurrant-like fruit notes and subtle spice

or even a little sparkling wine is never a bad thing

salumi and porcetta

The grapes are pressed very slowly into wooden barrels to ferment

zesty grapefruit

ploughing by horse and using local wild plants to prepare teas to be used in the vineyards

no exception