Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022 Poggio The NV Brut Rosé Premier

The NV Brut Rosé Premier Cru is fabulous

The finish is still somewhat sharp yet its incredibly multi-layered side is already lurking in the background

black cherry and rich red fruit dominate the nose with subtle notes of rose petal

this full-bodied wine is not a fruit bomb

with punctuated aromas of citrus and stone fruits

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022 Poggio The NV Brut Rosé PremierThe 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