Lightfoot & Wolfville Ancienne Chardonnay (750ml)

Ancienne Chardonnay is a biodynamic certified (by Demeter), single-vineyard wine from the Lightfoot Home Farm Vineyard in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where excellent exposure, particularly fine soil drainage and incessant saltwater breezes combine with natural airflow to create conditions that are remarkably conducive to the growing of vibrant, distinctive and full-flavoured Chardonnay grapes.

The 2021 growing season presented a mix of climatic conditions, requiring careful vineyard management.  Spring arrived on schedule, with bud break occuring at typical times.  Late spring and summer saw some fluctuations in temperatures, with alternating warm and cool periods and higher-than-average rainfall in some stretches.  Diligent canopy management was reqauired to mitigate disease pressure.  As autumn approached, warm days and cool nights provided excellent conditions for ripening.  

Spontaneous fermentation took place in barrel using indigenous yeasts. A full malolactic fermentation, also indigenous, softened the mouthfeel and imparted a creamier texture. Aging of 18-months sur lie in French oak (20% new, 80% old/neutral) provided depth and further enhancement to texture.