2017 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Chard - Magnum
From our museum cellar, this 'limited release' magnum of a classic vintage of Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Chardonnay is presented in a beautiful gift box.
The 2017 vintage is a classic in the making. A mild but windy spring led into a cool summer and extended autumn. The wines are classically proportioned and destined for a long life.
Winemaker Notes
Each parcel of chardonnay was carefully handpicked between 4 -8 March, in pristine condition. Every parcel was handled separately in the winery, with minimal intervention. The chardonnay was crushed, pressed and transferred with solids, into tight grain 500L French oak puncheons (20% new) to undergo natural fermentation. It was then left to mature on lees for 11 months, without malolatic fermentation proceeding until bottling in February 2018.
Tasting Notes
Defined by its citrus blossom aromatic lift and precise long, lingering finish. Characteristic pristine, pure and intense aroma. The palate is poised and complex. Tightly wound together with a precise minerality, the wine has beautiful line and length.
Optimum drinking until 2030.