2008 Yabby Lake Chardonnay
The site, the fruit
This chardonnay is a blend of Penfolds 58, B76 and Mendoza clone s, hand selected from a number of vineyard blocks on the property. This wine reflects our philosophy at Yabby Lake - expression over impression.
We’re focused on crafting wines that have integrity, personality, energy and presence.
It is the vineyard that has these inherent qualities, so our goal is to provide a clear and precise translation with no distortion. Wines that speak clearly of their origins are the wines that need no or subtle manipulation.
The Craft
The fruit was handpicked, with each block handled separately in the winery to ensure each parcel could reach its potential. The fruit was whole bunch pressed into tight grain French oak barriques. Fermentation commenced naturally and was completed in about 18 days. The wine was matured on lees for 12 months, without malolactic fermentation proceeding, until bottling in February 2009.
The Result
This 2008 Yabby Lake Chardonnay has an intense, complex and pristine aroma. The palate has great depth of flavour and texture and is tightly wound together with a precise mineral intensity. The wine finishes with great purity. Stored carefully this wine will age gracefully for at least eight years.
Technical Details
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Growing Region
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Mornington Peninsula
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Grape Variety
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Chardonnay 100%
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Alcohol
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13%
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Clones
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44% P58 (Block 1), 21% B76 (Block 7) and 34% Mendoza (19% Block 1, 15% Block 6).
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Soil
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Sandy Clay Loam with iron shot stone and light medium clay.
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Aging
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12 months in French oak
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