-
95
/ 100
Huon Hooke -
94+
/ 100
Campbell Mattinson -
94
/ 100
Erin Larkin
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Geelong
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"This has opened up since last tasted, a very refined, tensioned, intense and subtle chardonnay with vitality and energy, powered by bright acidity, its oak nigh invisible. There is subtle complexity, aromas of cream filled pastries, waxy and yeast-leesy, the palate arrow-like with its focused, piercing flavour and acidity. More Chablis-like than expected from this vineyard, and very smart."
- Huon Hooke
94+ / 100
"There’s ample flavour and texture here but the length of this wine is wow. It tastes of grilled peaches, green pineapple, straw, herbs and cedarwood. There’s real flavour here, and a creaminess to the texture, but there’s a real cut to the wine as well. It arguably needs a bit of time to soften. It thrusts its way through the finish, drawing flavour along with it. In 15 year’s time people will be pulling well-cleared bottles of this out and marvelling at how youthful it seems."
- Campbell Mattinson
94 / 100
"The 2023 Geelong Chardonnay is light, fine and floral—aromatically and in the mouth. The wine is fresh and laden with elderflower, feijoa (pineapple guava), kiwi fruit and green apples. The texture is glossy and polished, making this a remarkable release of this wine. Sophisticated, in a word. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."
- Erin Larkin
Tasting Notes
Bannockburn is consistently rated amongst Australia's finest Chardonnays and the 2023 Bannockburn Chardonnay is another faultless, complex Chardonnay.
An exceptional release that strikes a mouth-watering balance between fruit weight, tensile acidity and supple texture. Stone fruit flavours are complemented by richer characters and balanced by crystalline freshness, tangy grip and a lengthy, complex finish. Another classic expression of Bannockburn Chardonnay that will please the many fans of this wine.
It's just gorgeous - aromatic, powerful, structured and balanced. A wonderful wine for a special occasion, and great either now or with a few years under its belt.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity