Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022 Poggio with punctuated aromas of citrus

with punctuated aromas of citrus and stone fruits

this full-bodied wine is not a fruit bomb

easy-drinking black fruit flavors against brisk acidity and very fine

white peach and a touch of green herbs

The NV Brut Rosé Premier Cru is fabulous

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022 Poggio with punctuated aromas of citrusThe 2022 Heytesbury Chardonnay is lighter, fresher and finer than I can ever remember the Heytesbury tasting on release. It stylistically made a name for itself in the mid 2000s for the high solid ferments, flinty reduction and spice aplenty. These days, I feel the style has swung gently back toward the middle, presenting us with a wine that is infinitely composed, powerful, restrained and yet kaleidoscopic in its fruit profile. I am not a fan of