Partial malolactic fermentation while maturing on lees for five months
laden with filigree tannins (lots of them) and energising acidity
Its minerality and structure give it its drinkability
glycerol mouthfeel and Hermitage’s hallmark mineral drive
Delamere Estate Chardonnay Craiglee Partial malolactic fermentation while maturingThe palate is pure, bright, and beautifully sculpted, opening with lemon zest, white peach, and crisp green applebefore moving into a subtle, creamy midpalate shaped by delicate oak handling. The texture is silky yet mineral, with a quiet thread of chalk, wet stone, and a hint of seaspray salinity that anchors the fruit. Subtle notes of almond meal, flint, and light brioche add depth without weighing the wine down. The finish is long, citruspithy, and