More than white 2022

More Than White is FARMentation’s most restrained and energetic expression of Chardonnay, shaped by extreme altitude and minimal intervention rather than overt aromatics. The fruit comes from "Rewa Village" what is currently considered the highest altitude vineyard in China, where elevation delivers exceptional acidity, pristine fruit health, and a cool, slow ripening cycle.

Hand-harvested Chardonnay undergoes 24 hours of low-temperature skin contact in earthenware vessels, before fermenting naturally. The wine is then aged 14 months on lees in old oak barrels, allowing texture and depth to build quietly without imprinting oak character. After natural clarification, the wine is bottled without manipulation.

At this altitude, Chardonnay behaves differently. Aromas are intentionally restrained, leaning toward herbal notes, citrus peel, and stone, rather than tropical fruit. The palate is driven by energy, grip, and tension, with fine texture from brief skin contact and extended lees ageing. Acidity is firm yet integrated, giving the wine a lifted, almost electric feel.

This is a wine that asks for attention rather than immediacy. A high-definition, altitude-driven Chardonnay that is less about flavour volume and more about movement, structure, and clarity.