2022 County Chardonnay ‘V6’
Regular price $45.00
94 PTS — Rick VanSickle
“This Chardonnay is exactly why terroir is important, why we clamour for regional authenticity, and why it so exciting to watch how Ontario has been able to express this grape in so many wondrous ways. Prince Edward County just might be the most profoundly mineral laden region in Ontario, and it is manifested in both the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. This 2022 version of the estate Chardonnay from Trial is Exhibit A for County minerality, with such a stylish nose of crushed oyster shells, matchstick, and wet stones that marry perfectly with the lemon tart, ripe pear and apple with fully integrated spice and savoury notes. The palate reveals more of those profound reductive notes (which, by the way, Brisbois considers a trait aligned more to the terroir of PEC than winemaking style), fresh saline and sea saltiness followed by lemon tart, quince, bergamot and subtle spices with a long, incredibly lifted and finessed finish. Go get some while it lasts!
“This Chardonnay is exactly why terroir is important, why we clamour for regional authenticity, and why it so exciting to watch how Ontario has been able to express this grape in so many wondrous ways. Prince Edward County just might be the most profoundly mineral laden region in Ontario, and it is manifested in both the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. This 2022 version of the estate Chardonnay from Trial is Exhibit A for County minerality, with such a stylish nose of crushed oyster shells, matchstick, and wet stones that marry perfectly with the lemon tart, ripe pear and apple with fully integrated spice and savoury notes. The palate reveals more of those profound reductive notes (which, by the way, Brisbois considers a trait aligned more to the terroir of PEC than winemaking style), fresh saline and sea saltiness followed by lemon tart, quince, bergamot and subtle spices with a long, incredibly lifted and finessed finish. Go get some while it lasts!
Fresh lemon juice, wet rocks and slight spice on the nose. This Chardonnay is a very delicate expression of the Trail Estate Vineyard. The palate is light, with bright acidity and ample citrus flavours.
VQA Prince Edward County VQA
Cases Produced: 100
Grower: Trail Estate Winery
Harvested: October 1, 2022
Yields: Approx. 1.0 Tonnes/Acre
Brix: 21
RS: <3g/L
Alcohol: 11.3