Battles Chardonnay

The palate is clean, bright, and finely textured, opening with preserved lemon, white peach, and citrus pith before moving into a savoury, gently creamy mid‑palate shaped by lees contact and subtle barrel work. Hints of nougat, cashew, toast, and fennel add quiet complexity without heaviness. The acidity is precise and linear, giving the wine drive and tension, while a faint cheese‑rind savouriness and chalky, saline finish bring length and sophistication.