Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2023

Chardonnay from the Orange region in New South Wales, maturation was for eleven months in a mix of new and older French oak, with lees stirring during that period. 30% of the oak was new. The colour is a pale gold/straw. We have lovely stone fruit aromas with notes of pears, grapefruit, nectarines and hint of oatmeal. The oak here is deftly handled and there is good intensity throughout. A juicy style with excellent length, fine balance and gentle acidity, there is room for further improvement, but even before that, the wine will provide much pleasure over the next four to five years.