THE KING'S BASTARD CHARDONNAY 2022
THE KING'S BASTARD CHARDONNAY 2022
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Enquire about pricingThe Kings Bastard Chardonnay 2022 offers enchanting aromas of brioche, ripe rock melon, and subtle oak with a gun flint twist. The palate is supported by oak tannins, ripe stone fruit, and citrus, with partial malolactic fermentation lending a softer texture.
The residual acidity extends to a dry, salivating finish. This wine pairs well with white meat and seafood dishes, especially those with rich, creamy sauces like chicken Alfredo or truffle mushroom risotto. Best enjoyed within 3-5 years of vintage date.
6 bottles
Tasting Note
Tasting Note
TASTING NOTE
Enchanting aromas of brioche and ripe rock melon are supported by a subtle oak background with a gun flint twist. Transcending into the palate, oak tannin supports the ripe stone fruit and citrus notes. Partial malolactic fermentation, has helped to soften the palate while the residual acidity extends the palate to a salivating dry finish.
FOOD MATCH
The King’s Bastard Chardonnay 2022 pairs well with most white meat and seafood dishes. It is particularly well-suited to dishes with rich and creamy sauces, such as chicken alfredo or truffle mushroom risotto.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
3-5 years.
Winemaking
Winemaking
ORIGIN
Fruit sourced from selected blocks across our vineyards, Marlborough.
VARIETY
100% Chardonnay.
WINEMAKING
Hand harvesting took place in late March after which the individual parcels were whole bunch pressed. A portion of the free run juice was drained straight to selected new French oak puncheons, while the majority was settled in stainless steel tanks before being racked to French oak. Each parcel was inoculated with selected yeasts designed to promote mouthfeel and stone fruit characters. After fermentation, the wine remained in oak for 10 months with regular lees stirring to ensure a weighty, lush palate. To soften acidity, the wine underwent partial malolactic fermentation. Parcels were blended and filtered in late summer before bottling in March.
ANALYSIS
- Alcohol - 13.5%
- pH - 3.25
- T.A - 6.2g/L
- Residual sugar - 1.3g/L
- Vegan Certified
Vintage
Vintage
VINTAGE
Record rainfall in July, August and a warm start to September, permitted an energetic start to the growing season. This coincided with double the usual number of frosts which were replaced by warmer temperatures and humid northerly airflows in October. Early season varieties flowered rapidly while later season varietals were slightly challenged by a cool, wet start to December. Increasing temperatures and a warm, dry January ultimately ensured an abundance of fruit.
Despite heavy February rains, good vineyard practice and increased sunshine hours through the tail end of February meant the vast majority of the resulting fruit was clean and ripe.
Harvesting began in early March due to early season disease pressure with positive fruit flavours indicating physiological ripeness.
The team are excited about the structural diversity and bright complex flavours of the 2022 wines.
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades
DOUBLE GOLD
- New Zealand International Wine Show 2023
About The Kings Series
About The Kings Series
Among the twisted vines of owner Brent Marris’ ancestry was William de Marisco, said to be one of the illegitimate sons of King Henry the First. In the twelfth and thirteenth century, the de Mariscos' inhabited Lundy island off the south-west coast of England, engaged in a tempestuous relationship with the monarchy of the time. At times receiving favour, and at others displeasure, the de Mariscos’ acts of piracy and treason defined their place in history. Celebrating his scandalous family history, Brent Marris presents The Kings Series.