Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2023 750ml

The 2023 Stagiaire Chardonnay could very well be the best release of this wine we have seen. The aroma profile is intense and powerfully concentrated with a hint of succulence--generous and pulpy stone fruit to the fore. An immediate mouth-watering citrus blast is quickly followed by layers of flinty minerality, a hint of reduction and a wisp of garrigue--all supported by perfectly balanced fresh acidity. Packed full of charm and intrigue, this will make for fabulous and refreshing summer drinking. Campbell Mattinson's quote from last year on the Stagiaire Chardonnay: "Every year it's one of the best quality/value propositions on the market", has never been more relevant.