Bogle Phantom Chardonnay 2024

Bogle Phantom Chardonnay is a lavish Clarksburg Chardonnay for drinkers who like their whites broad, creamy and confidently oaked. Green apple, pear and white nectarine meet crème brûlée, toasted spice and vanilla, while lively acidity keeps the richness from becoming heavy. The Bogle family’s Phantom range takes its name from the old Scottish meaning of Bogle as a ghost, but there is nothing elusive about the flavour here. Pour it with roast chicken, mushroom risotto or buttery shellfish when a lean little Chardonnay simply will not do.

What the winery says:

For the 2024 release, the Chardonnay comes from Clarksburg and was barrel fermented before ageing sur lie for 11 months in new French and American oak. Stirring the lees twice each month builds its silky, creamy texture. The winery records 14.5% alcohol, pH 3.4 and acidity of 0.63 g/100 mL, and identifies the wine as vegan-friendly and gluten free. Expect orchard and stone fruit, crème brûlée, clove, nutmeg and toasted pastry notes, balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a lingering finish.