Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2024
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2024
Penfolds
Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2024
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Overview
Overview
Penfolds Cellar Reserve wines are alternative, limited release wines that explore the innovative boundaries of viticulture, vinification and style. The 2024 Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay is sourced from Tumbarumba in New South Wales. Powerful fruit, fine acidity and maturation in French oak barriques delivers a wine of great balance and complexity.
*Please note there is a 5 case limit per order for this product.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tumbarumba |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now - 2038 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The nose is complex, starting with river stone minerality and fresh oyster shell, entwined with rich, nutty aromas of nougat, hazelnuts, and pistachio. A hint of sulphur/flint adds an edgy precision, while the fruit character is elegantly expressed through crisp nashi pear and dehydrated lemon and lime zest. Creamy lemon curd and white peach bring opulence, while the scent of vanilla cream adds sweetness. The nose is rounded out with the savoury umami of bacon fat and the green, vegetal notes of snow pea.
Flavours and Palate
On the palate, a sweet poached fruit core is the centrepiece, with a sandy phenolic grip that adds texture and depth. Mineral warmth is present, while poached loquats and rich quince provide a comforting and elegant fruit profile. Manuka honey contributes a subtle, earthy sweetness. This Chardonnay is a testament to the freshness and vibrancy of Tumbarumba, promising to evolve gracefully with time in the cellar.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Tumbarumba, New South Wales
Since the early 80s, Tumbarumba, nestled in the NSW Snowy Mountains, has been responsible for stunning Sparklings from its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The cool climate varietal wines also showcase the area’s unspoilt ambience.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Tumbarumba experienced a relatively dry winter and an early start to spring. Temperatures were above average throughout the growing season, but not overly hot. High rainfall towards the end of spring and early summer replenished the soil moisture, encouraged canopies to thrive, and set the vines up for a strong finish. Harvest was an early with no rain or humidity to cause concern. Fruit quality was exceptional. A great year for the region.
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.