Gusbourne Estate Guinevere Chardonnay Kent, England – 2020

Pale golden in the glass, an opulent nose shows aromas of lemon, green apple and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is elegant and complex, with citrus and tropical fruit notes of lemon, orange peel and pineapple shining through. Alongside the fruit is a striking note of minerality and subtle oak character, with flavours of vanilla, sweet spice and lightly buttered toast, creating a creamy, rounded texture in the mouth and a long, persistent finish.

The wine was fermented and matured for 10 months in 20% new French oak barrels.

Food pairing: This wine matches especially well with seafood and richer fish dishes. Try halibut with a lemon butter sauce, a fresh crayfish platter with spiced mayonnaise, or a wild mushroom pithivier.