2018 Beechworth Wine Estates Chardonnay

‘This would have to be one of the best value Chardonnay’s coming out of Beechworth.’

Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels (30% new), the majority of which are 500 litre puncheons. A variety of different yeasts are used to enhance the wines complexity and the wine is matured on lees for 10 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Intense white peach, nectarine and dried honey scents evolve out of the glass with hints of biscuity nougat, faint toast and gun flint also evident. Round and full with terrific richness and depth, fleshy white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours overlay lightly toasted biscuity oak, nougat, roasted almond and gun flint elements all of which provide additional complexity. Finishes with a lick of freshness, the mouthfeel and richness continuing to build right through to the long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%