Refined, mineral and pure, showing aromas of sliced lemons, pastry, grapefruit and salted nuts. The midweight palate has balanced acidity and a generous mouthfeel, with a fresh, harmonious finish. Nicely constructed with plenty of poise. Drink or hold.

The Firetree Bunny Hills Chardonnay comes from the Firetree Estate in Carneros, located south of Truchard in the hills. This 40-hectare site has roughly 10 hectares under vine. Winemaker Julien Fayard harvests the fruit by hand, with fermentation and ageing in stainless steel and concrete. The wine is expressively bright, with sea spray aromatics and citrus peel. Wonderfully silky fruit unfolds with a warm mid-palate richness, edging into the caramelised citrus peel, white peach, and apricot, carrying through to a lengthy finish.