Chardonnay is generally recognised as the world’s greatest white variety, a versatile grape that produces fine wines in many different regions. The Blue Pyrenees Chardonnay 2014 has been created from 4 different outstanding Chardonnay fruit parcels selected from mature vineyard blocks
Straw, with bright green hues, Blue Pyrenees Chardonnay has subtle notes of nectarine, toasty French oak and peach. On the palate is it a delicate array of refreshing grapefruit and stone fruit that is neatly interwoven with cedary French oak. Its mineral acidity extends the flavour for a fruity lingering finish.
From the Winery
Harvesting at 12.5* Beaume sugar level helped produce moderate alcohol levels and the finer style Chardonnay that is now preferred by most in Australia. 75% percent of this wine was matured for 9 months in a combination of new to eight-year-old French oak.
Traditional and contemporary techniques were used to craft this elegant wine, notably natural fermentation, barrel fermentation and yeast lees stirring or battonage, which has added both complexity and richness to the vineyard derived fruit flavours. The result is a medium-bodied crisp dry white wine with the classic complex flavour profile sought in great chardonnays.
