Chardonnay ‘The Fuder Clayvin’ 2015

Matured in 1,000L German oak füder, Chardonnay 'The Fuder Clayvin' Giesen 2012 represents a unique expression of Clayvin, Marlborough’s first significant hillside vineyard. This absolute knockout of a wine is brimming with soft, ripe peach, apricot, honey, marzipan, cashews and crushed chalk notes, which linger on the elegant, satin-textured finish.

Established in 1993, north-facing, high density with 5,500 vines per hectare. This density creates natural competition among the vines, reducing vigour, promoting root structure and intensity of flavour

SOIL STRUCTURE Some of the oldest soils in Marlborough, formed from ancient glaciers these fragile soils, with high clay content along with claypans located throughout the vineyard, CLONES Mendoza, Clone 15

HARVEST Selectively hand-picked to ensure the ‘harvest window’ for each sub-block was in optimum condition

PRESSING/ FERMENTATION Whole bunch pressed, free-run juice settled and transferred to oak. Wild yeast starter, creating a warm natural fermentation. Fermentation in 1000 litre German Oak ‘Fuder’ barrels, the wine resting on lees for 11 months prior to racking. 100% malolactic fermentation

MATURATION Matured in German oak 'Fuder' barrels for 12 months.