Provenance

Coats Family cellar.

Critics Ratings

'Served from magnum. Bright golden colour. Expressive, gourmandise nose calling to mind an artisanal patisserie of cooked pineapple, a liberal dose of toffee, peanut brittle and macadamia nut cream. The palate moves away from bakery to fruit: tropical, ripe and luxurious. The fruit is lifted by a bright seam of acidity that supports and electrifies the whole. A truly lovely wine that seems caught in a spotlight right now in its development, singing beautifully.' - Clare Tooley MW, Decanter, 94/100 (Oct 2021)

'The 2011 Chardonnay is beautiful. Lemon oil, melon, white flowers, spices and a hint of pastry all take shape in the glass. This is a surprisingly broad, creamy Chardonnay for the year. The aromas and flavors are bright, but they are shaped by considerable texture and volume. The 2011 was aged mostly in neutral oak, with 8% new barrels, while the malo was blocked as is the custom here.' - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 92/100 (Nov 2013)