Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay in all its sparkling glory. First fermentation in older oak for 8 months, tiraged in January 2018, disgorged in June 2025, aged in bottle on lees for 90 months. Its purity is the real thing to note, above and beyond any detail, with only the faintest of long tirage ageing character just now appearing. What is so impressive here is the Piccadilly Valley stamp that comes through in the palate, with tingling and refreshing yellow grapefruit flavours clear and present, its pith and mineral/ salinity finish encouraging another sip… and another. Drink now–2030.
96 Points