Domaine Naturaliste Floris Chardonnay 2023

Matured for 10 months in 30% new oak barrels. Citron lemon skin, turmeric and jonquil flowers. There is calamansi lime zest too with pockets of white peach and rum soaked pineapple. A delightful mesh of grainy skin grip adds further dimension to the wine, with driving acidity and power that belies its moderate alcohol. Some ginger ale and Amaro bitterness rounds out the finish like a standing ovation. This has so much character and nuance, it might take you a few sips before you quite know how to respond. Great wines tend to do that in my opinion. Try this with curry fried cauliflower and garlic naan bread.