Mount Mary Chardonnay 2023

Description

Product Description:A study in precision and quiet depth. Mount Mary Chardonnay 2023 distils the character of a cool Yarra Valley season into a wine of striking purity. Barrel-fermented and aged for eleven months in French oak, around a third new, it captures the tension between fruit generosity and mineral definition. No malolactic fermentation was carried out, preserving a vivid line of natural acidity through its layered texture. The fruit, drawn entirely from the Mount Mary estate, is handled with restraint to highlight detail rather than weight. Citrus, white peach and pear notes flow across a frame of flint, almond and chalk. It is a wine that speaks softly but with conviction, offering clarity, shape and a sense of unforced power. Tasting NotesNOSE– Citrus & MineralAromas of lime, white peach and confit lemon overlay brioche, crushed stone and a hint of struck match. PALATE– Textural & TautLayers of citrus, white melon and pear glide through fine phenolics, balanced by a mineral edge and lively acidity. FINISH– Long & PreciseA sustained close of grapefruit, almond meal and flint, marked by freshness and focus. Reviews & AccoladesA wonderful balance of power and restraint, with seamless texture and fruit-supported acidity. Truly excellent.” — James Suckling, 98 pts Intense bouquet of white peach, confit lemon and oyster shell. Will give pleasure for at least 15 years.” — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 pts Rich and zesty, with pear, pink grapefruit, fennel and struck match complexity. Superb length.” — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 96 pts Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – AustraliaRegion – Yarra Valley, VictoriaVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13.5%Closure – Cork