Once again, the Wismer-Foxcroft nose is classical in the sense of barrel-fermented glossy sheen, right off the top. Heavy limestone soils show the way, minerals wafting up out of the glass with a lemony vanilla buttery-tinged nose and an iodine/flinty/ozone high-note. Although it is relatively reticent to speak, the white flowers, the sea spray and the low tide aromas make one wonder and salivate. In the mouth, it's all delicious crazy oyster shell-tasting juicy fruit. The lemony liminess of this and the salty minerality are perfectly entwined with the fruit and dissociable. A lovely, more smooth and glycerine version of Foxcroft than we have yet seen, but a welcome change, and the otherworldly glossiness is totally indicative of its vintage.

A word from Mary: The saline finish freshens up the rich palate…

Drinking prime: Now – 2032

Best fruit window: 2025 – 2029

Cases produced: 152