2025 Bannockburn Grigsby Chardonnay

Rich, concentrated and texturally mouth filling.

Grigsby is Bannockburn’s close-planted, certified organic Chardonnay block planted in 2007. It’s named in honour of long-term viticulturalist and now grounds manager, Lucas Grigsby, who has been with Bannockburn since 1987. Fermented and matured in French oak hogsheads (approximately 40% new) on lees for a period of 10 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with straw tinged edges and a watery hue. Intense ripe peach, honeycomb, crème brulee and bacon fat scents engulf the nostrils followed by some butterscotch, nougat and spice notes. Rich, full and creamy textured, the expansive palate is generously coated with fleshy ripe peach, honeycomb, crème brulee and butterscotch flavours. Cashew, nougat and spice elements unfold across the back half. Concentrated and powerful, it has a very long finish that’s quite decadent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.

Other Reviews……
From a 0.4ha close-planted vineyard. Barrel fermented and matured in hogsheads (40% new), with 75% mlf. A touch sunnier than the Winery Block, offering aromas of white peach, Golden Delicious apple, frangipani and a subtle briny note. Even better on the palate, which is focused and very well structured, before finishing saline and long. Should age very well over the next four to six years. Drink by 2032.
96+ Points
Philip Rich - James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion

Grigsby Chardonnay is grown on the estate’s close-planted (8333 vines per hectare), certified organic vineyard.
This is in super form. The fruit is luscious, joyous and generous and it has a bit of x-factor too. Stonefruit, hay, pear, flint, steel, cashew, cedar and fennel notes combine into one gorgeous, seamless whole. No need to think about this one: from the first sip, you’re on. There’s oak evident on the finish but there’s so much fruit riding with it. Drink 2027-2032+
95+ Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front