Bin 311 Chardonnay 2024
Penfolds
Bin 311 Chardonnay 2024
Penfolds
Bin 311 Chardonnay 2024
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Overview
Overview
Bin 311 Chardonnay truly reflects the winemakers’ mantra of going where the fruit grows best and where it best suits style. From the 2017 release of Bin 311, fruit sourcing moved from single region to multi-regional. Today the cool-climate vineyards of Tasmania, Tumbarumba, and the Adelaide Hills are our primary sources of fine quality Chardonnay. In true Bin 311 style, not unlike Yattarna, it exhibits lemon and lime aromas and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in new and seasoned oak.
The 2024 release showcases purity and precision, shaped by exceptional vintage conditions.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi Region |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2038 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 95 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 95 Points | Dave Brooke |
Andrew Caillard
"Pale colour, Grapefruit lanolin tonic water aromas with some flinty herb notes. Generously flavoured and creamy textured with lovely pure grapefruit, white peach flavours, fine loose knit dry chalky textures, attractive mid-palate viscosity/ pith and underlying marzipan notes. Finishes crispy and minerally long. A generous expression of Bin 311. Drink now – 2035. 13% alc. 95 Points."
Dave Brooke
"Initially creamy and mouth-filling, with an impressive fruit purity. There's an element of savoury restraint to its palate shape, with fine acidity lending propulsion, and textural filigree from a patina of fine, light phenolics. The finish is long, pure and precise. Great drinking all round here! 95 Points."
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A delicate layer of talcum powder and fragrant bath salts. A touch of Persian rosewater adds an exotic lift. Imperial mandarin dust – a fine and fragrant citrus powder – is present. Struck flint contributes an elemental quality, adding a mineral note that is both sharp and refreshing. The citrus continues with the tang of finger lime, while lychee introduces a hint of tropical sweetness. The aroma of quince adds a mellow, fruity depth, and poached loquat brings charm. Finally, a hint of orange blossom rounds out the fragrance, providing an enticing finish to this complex bouquet.
Flavours and Palate
Elegantly composed and detailed. A subtle sweetness of marzipan emerges, while acidity lends a dynamic and energetic profile. The texture resembles fine chalk, creating a line across the palate and holding the fruit in place. There is touch of elderflower accompanied by a hint of lavender, adding another floral herbaceous quality. The palate is remarkably refined, showcasing sophisticated winemaking techniques and skillful blending across three regions. A gentle phenolic grip provides structure, complementing the wine’s finesse. The suggestion of Thai lemongrass further enhances the palate, adding brightness.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 growing season across Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, and Tumbarumba reflected diverse regional conditions, yet culminated in remarkable quality. In the Adelaide Hills, winter rainfall matched long-term averages, setting the stage for a promising spring. Despite this, the growing season progressed through summer with warm and dry weather prevailing. Canopies were healthy and held up well throughout the full growing season, allowing the smaller crops to develop excellent varietal characteristics. Tasmania experienced a warm and dry year with an early harvest. Despite lower overall Growing Degree Day units, Chardonnay showed good fruitfulness and fruit set, resulting in healthy yields. Tumbarumba had a dry start but faced high rainfall in late spring and early summer. This vintage stands out as one of the highest quality years for Tumbarumba Chardonnay, once again reinforcing the importance of this cool-climate region in Penfolds Chardonnay program.
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.