2025 Ochota Barrels 'Slint' Chardonnay

'Slint' is Ochota Barrels’ cool-climate Chardonnay from the Piccadilly sub-region, sourced from a high-altitude vineyard planted on quartz and ironstone-rich clay loam. The wine is whole-bunch basket-pressed to neutral Burgundian barrels, fermented naturally with full solids, aged for around seven months in old French barriques, and bottled with no fining.

In the glass, it shows a bright straw-gold colour. The nose is taut and mineral, with lemon zest, grapefruit, crisp apple, stone fruit, white blossom, almond cream, and a subtle buttered-citrus note. On the palate, it is focused and refined, with cool acidity, fine texture, a lightly creamy edge, and a long, quietly powerful finish.

This is Chardonnay with tension rather than weight — precise, lightly buttery, and shaped by altitude, acidity, and restraint.

Perfect with roast chicken, grilled fish, shellfish, lemon butter dishes, alpine cheeses, and richer vegetable preparations.

Serve: 10–12 °C
Drink: 2025–2032