2016 Bannockburn Chardonnay, Geelong
A$57.75
"Glowing yellow in colour. Full bodied, flashy and fleshy with all the razzle dazzle you might hope for and even expect. This is chardonnay in full bloom. Marzipan, honeysuckle, peach, citrus and slashes of spicy oak. Buttered toast; just a fraction. It’s rich, harmonious and persistent. There’s a milkiness about the edges. It’s a joyous, unashamed expression of its variety, its place, its style. " 94 points.
- CAMPBELL MATTINSON (WINEFRONT.COM.AU) DECEMBER 2017
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SKU
B13369V16
2016 Bannockburn Chardonnay, Geelong, very stylish Burgundian influenced new world chardonnay. Ripe nectarine peach, quince with honeyed oak influence. Delicious from beginning to end. Match with miso salmon confit.
Bannockburn's Estate Chardonnay us drawn from the estate's 'Olive Tree', 'Winery' and 'Stuart' vineyards, on volcanic soils over limestone, with the average age of vines sitting around the 35-year-old mark. The fruit was whole berry pressed - without settling out the solid material - and wild fermented in 500 litre French oak puncheons (20% new). There followed 14 months on lees, full malolactic fermentation, minimal stirring and no sulphur prior to a small addition before bottling.
This wine has consistently been rated as one of Australia’s best Chardonnays, reflecting the ideal combination of soils, climate and mature vines.
A second consecutive dry season, with both budburst and harvest early. Fresh citrus fruits are well integrated with struck match and creamy oak aromatics. The wine is centred around a core of moderate acid with supporting phenolics, well suited to a range of food pairings.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Geelong |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94 |
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