COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Balfour Winery
REGION
England
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Skye's Chardonnay Balfour is a 2022 white wine from Kent, England, produced by Balfour Winery. It is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, grown on Kentish clay soil from grafted Burgundian vines. The wine is crafted in an unoaked style, aiming for a Chablis-like profile. Balfour Winery has been a significant contributor to the English wine movement since its inception in 2002, recognized for its award-winning sparkling and still wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown on grafted Burgundian vines.
Fact 02
Unoaked style emphasizes grape purity.
Fact 03
Texture developed through lees contact.
Fact 04
Produced in limited quantities (3600 bottles).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Skye's Chardonnay Balfour is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes an unoaked style, with fermentation occurring in stainless steel tanks. A key technique employed is extended lees contact, which develops texture and complexity in the wine. The grapes are sourced from vineyards planted with grafted Burgundian vines on Kentish clay soil. Production is managed with a focus on preserving the varietal and regional characteristics of the Chardonnay.
