Bonkers Chardonnay, Sugrue South Downs, UK, multi-vintage
In 2006, winemaker Dermot Sugrue planted a small site at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, and named it Storrington Priory Vineyard. Seven years later, ‘The Trouble with Dreams’ from the 2009 vintage was released, rapidly gaining critical acclaim. The staggering quality of the next two vintages earned Sugrue South Downs a cult-like following, which grows to this day.
BONKERS CHARDONNAY MV
"A new chapter in English winemaking? Hugely distinctive!" Jancis Robinson MW
"Like stepping into a cold midnight at full moon. Dramatic, cut like a diamond." Tamlyn Currin
"It joins the small group of seriously world class English still Chardonnays for me." Tom Cannavan
"Chablis fans, check this English Chardonnay out!” Amelia Singer
"Even better the second day. Like a mature Grand Cru Chablis." Fiona Beckett
"A genuinely civilised, sensual, and hypnotic Chardonnay." Matthew Jukes
"Best wine name of the year, probably ever. Quite delicious." Neal Martin
"A delicious mash-up of old grower Champagne, Chassagne, Chablis on speed and Jura." Peter Richards MW & Susie Barrie MW
Producer
Sugrue South Downs
Tasting Notes
Country
England
Region
West Sussex
Style
Colour
White
ABV
12.5
Unit Size
75.0
Dry/Sweet
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Press Review
Press Review 2