# Lynx Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (2023)

- **Producer:** House of Big Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** melon, pineapple, yellow plum, apple, butter, hazelnut, vanilla, toasted oak

## About this wine

The Lynx Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from California, produced by House of Big Wines. This collaborative effort between The Wine Team and American producers focuses on quality and modern winemaking. The grapes are sourced from Madera, Fresno, and San Joaquin County. The 2023 vintage is noted for its balance of fruit and creamy texture. The wine has received a Double Gold award from Gilbert & Gaillard in 2025.

## Interesting facts

- Awarded Double Gold at Gilbert & Gaillard in 2025.
- Aged for up to six months in American oak barrels.
- Fermented in oak barrels for added complexity.
- Grapes hail from Madera, Fresno, and San Joaquin County.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and creamy texture are well-suited to dishes with similar richness. Its subtle oak notes and fruit profile complement richer proteins and sauces, while its balanced acidity can cut through creamy elements, preventing the pairing from feeling too heavy.

## Wine making process

The Lynx Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in oak barrels, followed by aging for up to six months in American oak barrels. This technique contributes to the wine's full body and complex character. House of Big Wines, a collaboration focused on quality and modern winemaking, produces this wine.