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For 2022, destemmed and crushed grapes were pressed with no added sulfur and no maceration, then cold-decanted for 48 hours. Fermentation and ageing both took place in oak vessels made from Eastern European forest oak — two used 1000L oval vats and one new 2000L oval — over a 4-month fermentation that ran through full malolactic. The wine then spent 9 months ageing on lees, left unstirred throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden in colour, with mineral-driven aromas of stone fruit and touches of exotic fruit and pear, alongside orange blossom, honey and white pepper spice. On the palate it's fresh and balanced, with real volume and depth — the oak sits almost imperceptibly in the background, finishing long and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"This shows aromas of citrus, poached orchard fruit and stones. The palate is intense and concentrated, with great energy and fruit, yet linear and focused. 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