Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: vanilla, orange blossom, apricot
Palate: crisp apple
A delicate and sophisticated still Chardonnay from Bolney's own vines, with vanilla, orange blossom and apricot on the nose and crisp apple on the palate.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with tarragon
Apricot and vanilla meet herb butter; the acidity keeps it lifted. -
Crab linguine
Cool-climate Chardonnay weight suits sweet crab without overwhelming it. -
Mushroom risotto
Orange blossom and vanilla sit well with earthy fungi and butter.
Facts
- Producer
- Bolney Wine Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Oak
- Vanilla notes on the nose indicate barrel influence; the estate does not publish a full cooperage regime
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- GBP 30 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from vintage
Frequently asked about Bolney Estate Chardonnay
What does Bolney Estate Chardonnay taste like?
Vanilla, orange blossom and apricot on the nose with crisp apple on the palate, in a delicate and sophisticated style.
Is Bolney Estate Chardonnay oaked?
The estate's tasting note reports vanilla on the nose, which indicates barrel influence, but Bolney does not publish a full cooperage regime for the wine.
How does Estate Chardonnay differ from the Lychgate wines?
Estate Chardonnay is a single-variety bottling from Bolney's own vines at a higher price point; the Lychgate range is the estate's approachable everyday tier.