Structure
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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: English hedgerow, butter
Palate: lemon sherbet, green apple, cream
Dry, lightly oaked and refreshing. A bold, aromatic, rich and buttery nose with notes of English hedgerow gives way to a bright, crisp palate of lemon sherbet and green apple with a soft, creamy, lingering finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
Light oak and cream give the wine enough weight for roast bird. -
Fish pie
Buttery texture and green apple acidity balance a creamy bake. -
Mushrooms on toast
Hedgerow aromatics and a creamy finish suit earthy fungi.
Facts
- Producer
- Kingscote Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Oak
- Lightly oaked
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- GBP 19 at the estate
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from vintage
Frequently asked about Kingscote Chardonnay
Is Kingscote Chardonnay oaked?
Lightly. Kingscote describes it as dry, lightly oaked and delightfully refreshing, with a rich and buttery nose but a crisp palate.
What does Kingscote Chardonnay taste like?
A bold, aromatic, rich and buttery nose with notes of English hedgerow, then a bright crisp palate of lemon sherbet and beautiful green apple with a soft creamy lingering finish.
What is the alcohol level?
Kingscote lists 11 per cent by volume for its Chardonnay, on the lighter side even for English still white.