Méthode traditionnelle. Hand picked and whole-bunch pressed; partial mlf; bâtonnage in tanks. Aged 10 years 10 months on lees; disgorged Dec '21; 5.0g/L dosage. It takes time for the majesty of Pipers River chardonnay to unravel, particularly in a cool, mild season of great natural acid retention such as this. A full yellow hue with a golden tint declares that it has finally achieved its glorious prime. Delightfully complex and complete, brimming with preserved lemons, exotic spice, vanilla bean, brioche and saffron. Zesty stamina and creamy, silky allure rarely unite with such effortless confidence. And, best of all, it won't begin to fade any time soon.
95 points Tyson Stelzer winecompanion.com.au August 2022
