Description
"Picardy Chardonnay is made from equal portions of the four preferred clones 76, 95, 96 and 277(selected by the University of Dijon) to achieve complexity. The Pannells are looking towards the great white wines of the old world for inspiration and look to make a Chardonnay with floral characters, citrus fruits and minerality with good structure and texture. Excellent fruit intensity, structure, pH to acid relationship and fine-grained tannins guarantee long life and excellent bottle development. The wines are also very approachable in their early years." - Winemaker Notes
"Golden in colour. Rich and complex, but also tight in acidity with something of a limey bite. It offers nectarine, some spice and floral notes, a little mint white chocolate, hazelnut and cashew . There’s a fine chalkiness to texture and some glossiness, and the finish is long with a savoury salted oatmeal flavour and citrus zest to close. Classy. Excellent wine here." - 95 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
"There's a striking precision and fineness about a wine from a warm year that still produced excellent fruit in Pemberton. Aromas of peach and light ginger with floral, jasmine-like notes. The palate has a faintly creamy cashew complexity and a nice lift, finishing with a savoury light cashew influence." - 95 Points, Ray Jordan
