First Creek Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2023 tim-smith-wines touch of oak that provides

touch of oak that provides structure

Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 13 months + 3 months in stainless-steel tanks

This is one of the three domaines that the Devillard family owns (along with the Château de Chamirey and Domaine de la Ferté on the Chalonnaise coast)

A very complex nose

On the nose you are greeted with red fruits

First Creek Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2023 tim-smith-wines touch of oak that providesNine months on lees in French oak provides great structure with fine delicate citrus flavours. Prior to bottling, a small portion of unwooded material was blended in to give this wine a beautiful balance between fruit and oak.