Ranked #2 of 84 2017 Chardonnay from Yarra Valley
98/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Light straw-yellow hue, reserved for its age, with creamy aromas that reflect lees-age, combined with wet-wool and subtle lemon-citrus notes. The palate is intense and bright, refined and taut, with great penetrating intensity, line and length. Gorgeously juicy lemon and chalky mineral palate flavour, tight, tense and lingering. Very complex. The harmony of the palate is masterly.
Tasted: 30/11/2019
Drink: 2019 to 2029
98 Points James Halliday
Clones 76, 277, P58, Mendoza, I10V1; the first two are the Bernard/Dijon clones, which are new additions to the vineyard. Hand-picked, destemmed direct to the press, specific yeast selection, fermented and matured in French oak (25-30% new) from various coopers for 11 months. The wine is positively electric/alive with pinpoint precision and length. Mouthwatering, glorious, and will live for decades. Drink to 2047.
James Halliday. August, 2022