Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 martinborough Defaix also bottles this selection

Defaix also bottles this selection from a single hectare of almost 70-year-old vines on the mid-slope

St Laurent grown on the loamy

concentrated with depth and weight

the 2015 vintage should be considered a triumph

This golden yellow wine boasts a fresh

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 martinborough Defaix also bottles this selectionLocated on the steep north facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the Sexton Vineyard is exposed and demanding. Being on the higher slopes, topsoil is thin and root systems have established themselves in shallow gravelly loams above a tough rocky clay base. Bunch yields set naturally low in this environment, resulting in intensely flavoured fruit with high skin to juice ratio. Grapefruit, lime and lemon flavors are intense and juicy on a sleek frame,