Chardonnay, Ancre Hill, Monmouthshire Wales 2023 Dagueneau Mike Smith and John Ball

Mike Smith and John Ball

with the barrels not full

and even commissioned bespoke glassware from York to give him complete control over the distillation process

Tasting: Intense aromas of ripe fruit

creating wines with distinct flavour

Chardonnay, Ancre Hill, Monmouthshire Wales 2023 Dagueneau Mike Smith and John BallRichard and David Morris, Ancre Hill Estates Monmouthshire, Wales Ancre Hill Estates, owned by Richard and Joy Morris, is located on the edge of Monmouth, south east Wales. The project began when they planted their first vines in 2006 and the couple now preside over 12 hectares, with particular emphasis on their plots of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. All the land was former grazing pasture never used for agriculture and as a result, the soils are healthy