Brokenwood Chardonnay 2024

The majority of the fruit used in this wine hails from Beechworth, with further material from the Hunter and the Yarra Valleys. Fermentation was with wild yeasts in French oak barrels, 22% new, with a touch fermented in stainless steel. A pale lemon hue, the nose exhibits gentle notes of stone fruits, touches of grapefruit and florals, deftly handled oak and an ever-so-slight early hint of oatmeal. Fresh acidity runs for the full journey of this elegant and refined style, which reveals the pristine side of Chardonnay. There is a seductive texture, fine balance and excellent length. A wine which is building now, and which will continue to improve over the next seven to eight years.