J Bouchon, Batuco Estate Semillon, Maule Valley, Chile, 2018

This sensational wine is made with fruit from a dry-farmed vineyard planted in the 1940s. Grapes were hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and aged in French oak for 12 months. It oozes class. Pure and precise with notes of citrus fruits, orange blossom, wet hay, green chillies, slate and fresh dough, as well as a hint of nuttiness. On the palate it is dry, displaying beautiful freshness, a sophisticated texture and exceptionally well-judged oak. Perfect for enjoying now and will age gracefully.