Pike & Joyce The Kay Reserve Chardonnay 2023

This is the ninth release of the P&J single site reserve Chardy. A portion of whole bunches are used and fermentation is with wild yeasts in French oak. Maturation is for eight months and the final wine is a barrel selection. The nose immediately gives us moderate notes of well-integrated vanillin oak, weaving through white peaches, lemon curd, stone fruits, citrus touches and gentle spices. There is both impressive balance and length here, while a line of fine acidity runs the length. Enjoy this over the next six to eight years. A seriously good Chardy.