Les Fruits Cassie Chardonnay 2022

A single barrique cuvée from David Freschi’s vineyard high up on the first ridge of the Hills at Ashton. 

Fairly subdued expression here but unmistakably Chardonnay. Spice and earth overlay the delicate lime pith, grapefruit and mandarin citrus notes, the later coming from the inclusion of Chardonnay Musqué. There is a floral note too. Delicate and pretty. The palate is fresh and fine with a strong stony mineral element that builds. The fruit expression here is more mandarin and orange pith. A fine drying acid spine adds the necessary tension. Everything in the right place here. - Tim Stock, winemaker