Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay 2012
Full on Chardonnay in an old school style that works so well as the creaminess holds so much personality. Imagine eating French cream topped with warms figs and Peach Melba on a warm summer’s day by a lake in a remote area as your girlfriend skips the light fantastic in front of you. Mmm I can just feel it now and I want this moment to say with me forever. The use of 30% New oak has imparted some wonderful full on characters but the fruit is strong enough to have absorbed it even at this early stage. Add to this a massive amount of whipped cream in texture and flavour and I get the feeling of Chardonnay about 15 years ago which is a complement as I think there should be a blend of new thought processes mixed with the traditions of old. Now the wine doesn’t go through malolactic fermentation so there is zestiness on the back palate which holds all the flavours together. Even though this is drinking so nicely now, it will fly higher with a few years under its belt.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Price: $55
Rated: 91
Drink: 2015 - 2022
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