We are the Heretics
and we like to blow the doors off every now and then
and we only release the best quality wine
and we know the difference between Puligny and Chassagne
and we love art, like really love art
and we support independent fashion producers
and we only listen to decent music
and we never listen to Heart FM
and we know fast fashion is a problem
and we say boll*cks to sh*t wine
and we play our music much too loud
and we love a festival
and we never sit on the fence
and we love the smell of books
and we ask forgiveness, not permission
and we love vinyl
and we are obsessed with music
and we love what we do
and crossfit buggers our shoulders too
and we love Burgundy
Dominic (verified owner) –
Great wine. Really great. Being unoaked I was expecting Chablis-like, but it’s more richer and more textured than that. Or I was expecting it to be a bit citrus like a kiwi chardonnay, but it’s more soft fruit than that. Maybe this is the benchmark for crouch valley chardonnay? Either was it’s fantastic. More of a food wine, I think, than a party wine.
Obviously I couldn’t resist giving it to a chardonnay hater (poisoned by over-oaked cheap Aussie muck from 20 years ago) who said “crikey, that’s lovely. What is it?” And after the reveal, “where’s the crouch valley? South Africa or Australia?”
I need to order more.
Lunel –
I was sold on trying more after being delighted by the Rosé. This Chard was a lovely addition to the first of my British Summer white wines. The depth gained from a rest after refrigeration was delicious for this fresh take on this grape. I look forward to trying its wooded sibling later in the year! Well done lads – another solid vino in the collection, please keep ‘em coming!
Adam Middleton (verified owner) –
Everything I love about wine is right here. Absolutely stunning Chardonnay with outstanding customer engagement and an accompanying playlist that is on more often than it isn’t in my kitchen! And the Rose is pretty much perfect as well. Love what you’re doing here fellas; I’m in for the long haul!
Gareth Maxwell –
Marry me? 😂
Josh G (verified owner) –
Delicious, clean and crisp but with a wonderful mouthfeel (from the malo?).
So good to see English white wine of this quality!!
Gareth Maxwell –
56% malo, some old barrels but more importantly, lovely ripe fruit! Glad you liked it Josh!
Alex (verified owner) –
Difficult to follow on from such a good thing in their rosé but this new Chardonnay is a lovely drop! Light and balanced, would recommend!
Paul Dellar (verified owner) –
Bright, aromatic, complex nose showing apple and citrus, vanilla, sesame seed, some chalky mineral. Medium/full bodied, quite mouthfilling and round, lovely clarity of fruit, touch of chalky mineral and spice, vibrant/crisp acids – this crackles with energy and finishes long. Remarkable, exciting wine, bravo!
Gareth Maxwell –
Paul! Stellar review Mr Dellar (sorry, couldn’t resist), really appreciate the kind words and taking the time to leave a review. Much love, G&J
David Willett (verified owner) –
First time with the new Chardonnay.
My first impression, it’s like a classy Chablis, dry, lemony, tension, citrusy, bit of wet stone,light smoke, but enough of the wine speak. This is very good, really good.
Congratulations guys. Right I am off to order some more..
Gareth Maxwell –
David! You legend, what a great review and thanks for ordering some more, it’s really appreciated. Much love, G&J
Jackie Bailey (verified owner) –
You guys have excelled yourselves with this. I’ve left it slightly warmer than straight out of the fridge so that I can get all the flavour depth, and this is a glorious wine. I love the way the taste lingers and it is so balanced. I wouldn’t have believed this taste was achievable in an English wine. I’m hooked. I’m in love with packaging too, I like the way it laughs at the pretentiousness, even the cork has a smile and some words of wisdom.
What a little cracker! I think this will be a staple in my wine rack.
I can’t wait to see where you go next with your plans.
Gareth Maxwell –
Jackie! What a review, was lovely to receive this on whatsapp first. We look forward to satisfying your eyes and palate for years to come, much love, G&J x