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96 Points

Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay 2018

SKU: PBYC201810 UCAU

$175.00

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One of Australia's best Chardonnays and "Winery of the Year" - 2015 & 2013 Wine Enthusiast Magazine

99 Points James Halliday Wine Companion

Sumptuous layers of stonefruit, zesty lime, ginger, cumquat, spicy oak, nutty depth, leesy complexity, and brisk minerality, buoyed by vibrant acidity.

Critic Scores

99 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"72% Tasmania (predominantly Central Highlands and Coal River Valley, with a little Derwent Valley), 22% Tumbarumba (for minerality and linearity), 6% Adelaide Hills (for richness); matured eight months in 60% new French oak barriques. An ultra-cool climate blend of Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills fruit wastes no time in setting the terms of engagement with a wine of infinite class. The flinty/smoky aromas introducing an almost painful intensity on the mercurial palate, a celebration of white-fleshed stone fruits. It has made light work of 8 months in 100% new French oak. Struts its stuff without a care in the world."

98 // Tony Love

"Senior Penfolds white wine maker Kym Schroeter has overseen a very engaging set in three distinctive chardonnay styles. The top shelf 2018 Yattarna is a stunner, a superior wine in every way with extraordinary oak integration given 60% new barrique maturation for eight months. It seems more to be about a textural expression than flavour bombing and is one of the most sophisticated Penfolds chardonnays I've tasted on release"

96 // James Suckling

"A blend of Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills fruit, this has an intense, stony and mineral freshness with a flinty edge and a wealth of lemon sherbet, white peaches and crushed stones on the nose. Oak is deeply buried. The palate has such striking and intense depth. It’s layered and long and really asserts itself as the most complex and most powerful chardonnay in this release. The depth and pristine grade of fruit here are impressive. Deep, pithy finish. Drink over the next eight years. Screw cap."

96 // Andrew Caillard MW

"Pale gold. Elegant style wine with high pitched nectarine, melon aromas with flinty complexity. Intense pure lime grapefruit nectarine flavours, fine looseknit al-dente/ chalky textures, lovely mid-palate richness, underlying savoury oak complexity and fresh persistent crunchy acidity. Expressive and pure fruited with superb vinosity and mineral length. Needs time to uncoil and further develop. Seal; screwcap 2022 – 2032 13% alc 96 points An austere yet voluminous Chardonnay where less is more. A highly individual and expressive wine that needs a few years to develop more complexity and richness. Judging by the recent Penfolds Rewards of Patience tastings, the wine promises a lot more with further bottle age. Tasmania, Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills. Eight months in 60% new and 40% seasoned French oak barriques."

Product Details

White

2018

Chardonnay

Penfolds

South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
The elegantly styled Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay encapsulates the finesse, restraint and character of modern Australian chardonnay. Sourced from the cool underbelly of Australia, including the Adelaide Hills, Derwent Valley, and Victoria for some vintages, it represents the best from multiple vineyards and regions. Burgundian techniques and maturation in French oak (up to 50% new) result in a wine of superb fruit complexity and refinement of flavours, texture and mineral length. This is an excellent bottling of Penfolds's most premium Chard. It offers drinkability now with the promise of a long life ahead. Always a polished, rich style, this vintage deftly balances the barrel and lees characters of oyster shell and nougat with notes of fresh lemon and peach. The palate is linear and focused with a lovely lift of saline acidity, chalky texture and a long salt-and-lemon finish.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Lime, Peach, Pear

Palate:

Lemon, Peach, Pear

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Game

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

The elegantly styled Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay encapsulates the finesse, restraint and character of modern Australian chardonnay. Sourced from the cool underbelly of Australia, including the Adelaide Hills, Derwent Valley, and Victoria for some vintages, it represents the best from multiple vineyards and regions. Burgundian techniques and maturation in French oak (up to 50% new) result in a wine of superb fruit complexity and refinement of flavours, texture and mineral length. This is an excellent bottling of Penfolds's most premium Chard. It offers drinkability now with the promise of a long life ahead. Always a polished, rich style, this vintage deftly balances the barrel and lees characters of oyster shell and nougat with notes of fresh lemon and peach. The palate is linear and focused with a lovely lift of saline acidity, chalky texture and a long salt-and-lemon finish.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Lime, Peach, Pear

Palate:

Lemon, Peach, Pear

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Game

Poultry

Penfolds

Penfolds, a renowned winery steeped in history, traces its origins back to 1844 when it was founded by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold, a young English doctor, and his wife Mary. Nestled in Magill, on the outskirts of Adelaide, they established a humble cottage and planted vine cuttings from the South of France, laying the foundation for what would become an iconic winemaking legacy.

Fast forward to 1989, when Peter Gago joined the Penfolds team. With his exceptional talent and expertise, he ascended to the position of Chief Winemaker in 2002, leading a remarkable team of experienced winemakers. Under his guidance, they diligently uphold the traditions set by the previous owners and continually strive for excellence in winemaking.

Central to Penfolds' winemaking philosophy is their signature multi-regional blending approach. By sourcing grapes from diverse regions, such as Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, the Clare Valley, Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, and McLaren Vale, they craft wines that showcase the finest qualities of each terroir. These wines are a harmonious fusion of flavors, meticulously balanced to achieve an exceptional taste profile.

Penfolds' dedication to quality is evident not only in their grape selection but also in their winemaking techniques. Embracing the use of fine-grained American and French oak, along with barrel fermentation and maturation, they enhance the wines' complexity and character.

Throughout its existence, Penfolds has played a pivotal role in the evolution of winemaking not just in Australia but across the world. With a legacy spanning nearly two centuries, they have firmly established themselves as one of Australia's most esteemed and influential wineries.

Today, Penfolds sources grapes from an extensive network of over 220 vineyards scattered throughout Australia. From this vast collection, only the very best grapes are chosen, ensuring that every bottle bears the mark of the brand's uncompromising commitment to excellence. Whether enjoyed locally or savored by wine enthusiasts worldwide, Penfolds wines continue to exemplify the epitome of Australian winemaking mastery.

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