Blackbook Winery, Pygmalion Chardonnay, England, 2020
“The 2020 Chardonnay Pygmalion was grown in the Crouch Valley of Essex. The fruit was fermented in various-sized oak barrels and aged for two years before bottling. The nose offers a melted butter aroma and a delicious crackle of reduction.... Read More
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ColourWhite
GrowerBlackbook Winery
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2020
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBBW120
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Blackbook Winery, Pygmalion Chardonnay, England, 2020
“The 2020 Chardonnay Pygmalion was grown in the Crouch Valley of Essex. The fruit was fermented in various-sized oak barrels and aged for two years before bottling. The nose offers a melted butter aroma and a delicious crackle of reduction. The palate is concentrated, still holding that reductive streak. It pushes ahead with a sinewy boldness, filling the mouth and mind. The 2020 is pure, driven long, and so very fresh. It’s lovely now and certain to continue evolving.” 93 Points, Anne Krebiehl, Vinous, April 2025
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
