2024 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth

Ultimately satisfying with intense white nectarine, grapefruit and fragrant quince notes, building to a crescendo of flavour on the close. There is an exquisite faint mealiness that adds interest. The wine has power, presence, length and finesse.

96 points Toni Paterson MW winecompanion.com.au

The 2024 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay is a refined and site driven expression of Beechworth, showing how this high altitude region can deliver Chardonnay with both power and precision. The Indigo Vineyard sits in the foothills of north east Victoria, where granite based soils, warm days and cool nights create long, even ripening and naturally balanced fruit.

Brokenwood’s approach in Beechworth mirrors the care and restraint seen in their flagship wines. The Indigo Vineyard is treated as a true single site, with Chardonnay handled gently to preserve clarity and texture. The 2024 vintage highlights freshness and definition, with winemaking choices focused on letting the vineyard speak rather than pushing weight or oak.

In the glass, the wine is poised and detailed. White peach, nectarine and citrus sit at the core, joined by subtle notes of cashew, nougat and a fine mineral edge. There is a quiet tension through the palate, with creamy texture balanced by bright acidity and a long, clean finish that feels energetic and precise.

This is a Chardonnay that excels with food. Roast chicken, grilled fish, seafood, or dishes with gentle richness all suit its balance and freshness. While immediately appealing for its purity, it also has the structure to develop further complexity over the short to medium term.

The 2024 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay is a confident modern Beechworth Chardonnay, combining site expression, finesse and understated power in a style that rewards both attention and time at the table.