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Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 47 Winemaker's Selection Chardonnay 2023

SKU: TYVC202310 UCAU

~~$110.00~~ $89.99

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The flagship, yet with only 10% new oak.

The cuttings to plant this vineyard were 'Borrowed' by Bruce and Murray Tyrrell in the 1960s from the oldest Chardonnay vines in Australia.

Complex nose of white stone fruit, grapefruit and delicate flowers, with only a hint of high-quality French oak in the background.

Critic Scores & Awards

98 // Halliday's Wine Companion

"An established star in the Australian wine landscape, and rightly so, for its purity, complexity and power. Made from hand-picked grapes sourced entirely from the Short Flat vineyard, planted by Murray Tyrrell. The lemony fruit is intense and the palate is beautifully expansive, textural and deeply satisfying, with barely perceptible savoury winemaking details that embellish and enrich the wine without a shred of dominance. The flavours build to an impressive crescendo, finishing with remarkable purity, energy and deliciousness. An outstanding chardonnay – one of Australia's best. Pure class."

96 // Gary Walsh

"This is going to be a very good Vat 47. I’m sure of that. Gets about 10% new oak. This wine is well represented on wine lists in NSW, and despite having to pay a premium, I often find myself ordering a bottle. A little struck match, green pear and apple, nougat/almond, lime zest, spice. White peach in with light citrus flavour, fine grip, lovely even flow, fine chalky grip, long with a little green olive and lemon peel cinch of bitterness. Such energy here, and it’s tight too. It’s a classic Vat 47, and hence, give it a few years in bottle before drinking. Terrific."

96 // Erin Larkin

"The 2023 Vat 47 Chardonnay is spicy and taut, with pineapple husk and white pepper, scratched lemon and pith, brine and chalk. The wine is tense and nervy at this stage, although the weight of the fruit sits at the back of the palate and draws out over the long finish. Chalky phenolics shape the finish. This is a really impressive wine here. It is gorgeous, saline and even a little febrile, but good for that. 13.5% alcohol's sealed under screw cap."

96 // James Suckling

"Extremely floral, with lavender, pears and stones on the nose. Medium-bodied with a superfine texture, phenolics and an extremely long and bright palate. Complex and subtle at the end with a hint of cloves. A sophisticated semillon. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

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Product Details

White

2023

Chardonnay

Tyrrell's

Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

2023 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay

The 2023 Vat 47 marks another confident step in the long history of Tyrrell’s flagship Chardonnay. First made in 1971, it was the first commercially released Chardonnay in Australia, and remains a benchmark for the style. Sourced from the Short Flat vineyard, where the original Chardonnay vines were planted in 1968, this wine is a study in balance, texture and quiet complexity.

The season leading into 2023 offered excellent conditions for Chardonnay. Mild temperatures and even ripening allowed for precision picking and fruit of exceptional quality. The wine was fermented and matured in French oak barriques, a portion new, adding subtle spice and creamy integration without overwhelming the fruit.

In the glass, it shows pale straw with a touch of green. The nose is immediately expressive, offering white peach, nectarine and citrus blossom. Underneath, there is fine oak seasoning, lemon curd and a hint of flint. The aromas are layered and inviting, never loud but quietly compelling.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and beautifully composed. Stone fruit and grapefruit sit at the core, carried by a line of clean acidity. The texture is gently creamy from oak and lees contact, but always under control. There is structure here, a mineral edge and a long, savoury finish that hints at the wine’s capacity to evolve.

Though delicious now, especially with food, the 2023 Vat 47 has the bones to cellar gracefully over the next 8 to 12 years. With time, it will develop richer notes of nougat, hazelnut and honeyed citrus, while retaining its focus and line.

Pair it with classic dishes like roast chicken with tarragon, grilled lobster, or a creamy mushroom risotto. The wine’s balance of richness and drive makes it incredibly versatile at the table.

The 2023 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay is both a nod to history and a celebration of modern Hunter Valley winemaking. Elegant, confident and quietly powerful, it remains a reference point for Australian Chardonnay.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

2023 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay

The 2023 Vat 47 marks another confident step in the long history of Tyrrell’s flagship Chardonnay. First made in 1971, it was the first commercially released Chardonnay in Australia, and remains a benchmark for the style. Sourced from the Short Flat vineyard, where the original Chardonnay vines were planted in 1968, this wine is a study in balance, texture and quiet complexity.

The season leading into 2023 offered excellent conditions for Chardonnay. Mild temperatures and even ripening allowed for precision picking and fruit of exceptional quality. The wine was fermented and matured in French oak barriques, a portion new, adding subtle spice and creamy integration without overwhelming the fruit.

In the glass, it shows pale straw with a touch of green. The nose is immediately expressive, offering white peach, nectarine and citrus blossom. Underneath, there is fine oak seasoning, lemon curd and a hint of flint. The aromas are layered and inviting, never loud but quietly compelling.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and beautifully composed. Stone fruit and grapefruit sit at the core, carried by a line of clean acidity. The texture is gently creamy from oak and lees contact, but always under control. There is structure here, a mineral edge and a long, savoury finish that hints at the wine’s capacity to evolve.

Though delicious now, especially with food, the 2023 Vat 47 has the bones to cellar gracefully over the next 8 to 12 years. With time, it will develop richer notes of nougat, hazelnut and honeyed citrus, while retaining its focus and line.

Pair it with classic dishes like roast chicken with tarragon, grilled lobster, or a creamy mushroom risotto. The wine’s balance of richness and drive makes it incredibly versatile at the table.

The 2023 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay is both a nod to history and a celebration of modern Hunter Valley winemaking. Elegant, confident and quietly powerful, it remains a reference point for Australian Chardonnay.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tyrrells

One of Australia's oldest family-owned wineries, Tyrrell's is an icon in the nation's wine industry. With vineyards from its home in the Hunter Valley, to South Australia and Victoria, the family has sourced premium parcels of fruit with which to continue their heritage of fine wine. The Tyrrell's name has been synonymous with the wine industry since its inception in 1858 by English immigrant Edward Tyrrell.

Today, the winery is managed by Bruce Tyrrell, a 4th generation family member and the head winemaker. In 1989, Bruce completed his first vintage of Semillon and named it 'Vat 1'. Upon its release to the market as an aged Semillon seven years later, it swept the awards shows and is now considered the benchmark of that wine style. As a family endeavour, Bruce and his wife Pauline's children are also involved; Jane is a sales representative of the brand, while her brother Chris as assistant winemaker, helps his father make the wines that have captured the global wine industry's attention.

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