Delamere Vintage Cuvee ABV 43.8% Most will be drunk soon

Most will be drunk soon (and there isn't a problem with that) BUT

and delicate

Gentle hand plunging during fermentation and maturation in French oak

with the remainder in first and second-use barriques for malolactic fermentation and 20 months of maturation

Delamere Vintage Cuvee ABV 43.8% Most will be drunk soonGently whole bunch pressed and blended while still juice, this vintage Cuve is an elegant reflection of a remarkable season. The assemblage is classic: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. Generous solids were included during fermentation, adding depth and complexity, while five years on tirage and a 3 g L dosage create a luscious, evocative palate. Nearly six years on tirage, the wine remains beautifully fruit driven, with Red Delicious apple and fresh