2018 Mandala Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
A$25.00
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MANDCHYVV18
Chardonnay is the most widely planted white wine grape in the world, and in the Yarra Valley it is classed as the premium variety. The typically cool climate in the valley balances out hot days with cool crisp nights, allowing the grapes to flourish and produce that fine acidic zest Chardonnay lovers adore. Mandala's take on their Estate Chardonnay has purposely moved away from the characteristic over-oaked flavouring, to a "new style" which focuses on subtle and integrated oak to deliver texture, weight and an enjoyable structure.
Fresh aromas of crisp lime entwine with hints of cashew and brioche, finishing with flinty oyster-shell characters. A creamy mid-palate sits well with citrus and subtle stone fruit flavours, balanced with seductive French oak, delighting on a tight finish. Cellaring potential of 5-8 years. 12.3% Alc/Vol.
This is a fine mid-weighted Chardonnay. Transparent, precise. Hewn across a beam of reductive tension and judicious oak handling, this crunchy wine corrals apricot pith, cantaloupe and white fig into a tightly woven kernel of energy. Juicy. Nothing sour, nor brittle. A benchmark at this price, surely.
95 points, Ned Goodwin MW winecompanion.com.au
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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