Yarraloch Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

2022 was a fine vintage in the Yarra Valley. This cracking Chardonnay came from a blend of clones. Whole bunch pressing, followed by 100% barrel fermentation with wild yeasts. The oak was 500-litre French puncheons, 1/4 of them new. Just 380 cases made. The colour was a gleaming straw/yellow. Finely crafted, there is oak which is still in the process of integrating, but it is going well and giving us some appealing nutmeggy notes. The nose sees stone fruits, peaches, florals and herbs. This is balanced and refined with excellent length, a seamless style of Chardonnay which is most appealing. Good intensity, but it remains light on its feet which delivers an excellent Yarra Chardonnay for drinking over the next eight years.