Bottle of London Cru Chardonnay, Sussex, England, English Chardonnay white wine

Chardonnay 2023

London Cru

Try if you like Chablis

citrus fruits | stone fruits | green apple

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Drew's Tasting Note

Initial notes of crisp green apple, ripe pear and peach, and a mineral quality. While still a young vintage, give this wine time in your glass, and you will also be greeted with citrus and stone fruits, along with a hint of oak. Beautifully fresh, rich, and complex.

Producer: London Cru | Vintage: 2023 | From: Sussex, England | Alcohol: 12.0 | Size: 75cl | Style: white, still, vegan | Grape: Chardonnay

WineGB Awards 2025 Bronze Medal (2023 vintage)

The Winery

London's first urban winery is tucked away down a little alley in Fulham, in an old Victorian warehouse that was once a gin distillery. The brainchild of the legendary Cliff Roberson (Drew's former boss at Buckingham Vintners and Roberson Wine), London Cru was established in 2012 and has produced wine from exclusively English-grown grapes since 2017. Alex Hurley joined as head winemaker in 2018, and in 2023, London Cru acquired Foxhole Vineyard in West Sussex, less than 50 miles away, giving them complete control over the production process. While many English wineries focus on sparkling wines, London Cru has an unusual commitment to crafting premium still wines; Chardonnay grapes suitable for still wine are rare in England, which makes the exceptional 2023 vintage all the more impressive.

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