Yattarna Chardonnay 2017 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Yattarna Chardonnay 2017 Magnum 1.5L
Penfolds
Yattarna Chardonnay 2017 Magnum 1.5L
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Overview
Overview
Launched in 1998 with the 1995 vintage, Yattarna is the result of one of the most comprehensive, focused and highly publicised wine development projects ever conducted in Australia. The aspiration and independence of mind across generations of Penfolds winemakers inspired the ambition to create a white wine that would set the standard for ultra-fine Australian chardonnay. Selectively sourcing only the very best chardonnay fruit from cool climate regions, coupled with sensitive winemaking, the style continues to evolve. Yattarna reflects Penfolds patience and continued commitment to its original goal, its very name being drawn from the Aboriginal language, meaning ‘little by little, gradually’. Each vintage provides the opportunity to further raise the quality bar.
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Multi-Region Blend |
| Volume | 1.5L |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13% |
| Peak Drinking | 2022 - 2037 |
| Winemaker | The Penfolds Team |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 99 points | Andrew Calliard |
| 99 points | James Halliday |
| 98 points | Tony Love |
| 97 points | Campbell Mattinson |
Andrew Calliard
"Pale colour. Intense pure lemon, grapefruit, stone fruit aromas with flinty herb garden complexity. Well concentrated with lovely pure lemon, grapefruit, nectarine flavours, supple chalky textures and integrated mineral acidity. Superb mid palate creaminess followed by slinky minerally finish. A refined sophisticated style with superb detail, richness, density and vinosity. Grand Cru Australian Chardonnay without a doubt. 99 Points."
James Halliday
"Sourced from Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills, eight months in French oak (50% new). The blending must have taken weeks to finalise. Opens with a fanfare of aromas and flavours, and increases its impact through to the incredibly long finish and aftertaste. Best Yattarna yet. 99 Points."
Tony Love
"Arguably the wine of the season for the Penfolds class of ’19 releases. Pure and intense citrus – every point on the lemon and lime map - and all the elements of flower, leaf, zest and fruit plus a value-added, delicious tangy curd creaminess as well. But dwell for a while and you fall into a labyrinth of yeast bun, ground-up grain and wet stones swirling in and out of focus. Straight to the heart chardonnay. A stunning wine. 98 Points."
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Cheese
Pasta
Veg
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
An enticingly fresh and fragrant lift – a citrus edge, leaning towards lime/lime leaf in tandem with Granny Smith apple and honeydew granita. Background complexing aromas of creamy Greek yoghurt/ tzatziki and lanolin, no doubt arising from courting yeast lees for eight months in French barriques. And, although one out of every two of these barriques is new, the impact of oak is barely noticeable - well-concealed and impeccably integrated.
Flavours and Palate
Glossy, svelte. ‘Seamless’ may be an oft-overused descriptor, but not with this wine. Elegant, yet profoundly powerful at the same time. Lime and a hint of jackfruit sits well with the creamy texture. Omnipresent acidity holds court, yet it prances across the palate so gracefully. Ditto, oak. Wonderful length, complete. Certainly, a wine of understated power and presence. Yes, the second glass is better than the first! Magnums please.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
South Australia
Home to the oldest vines in the country, and no less than 18 wine growing regions, South Australia accounts for almost 50% of Australia’s wine production. The Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek and Coonawarra are well known for their world class reds, with Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley and Eden Valley praised for their exceptional Chardonnay and Riesling.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Tasmania, Tumbarumba and the Adelaide Hills all experienced a wet winter with cool conditions extending into early spring. With healthy soil moisture profiles, shoot thinning was necessary to control vigour and yield in some vineyards. The latter part of the growing season was also similar across all three regions, with generally mild weather extending hang time before harvest. There were few extreme weather events, with no recorded heatwaves. Quality was excellent, with strong varietal and regional characters emerging. Conditions for harvest were ideal, with excellent flavours and striking natural acidity. A memorable vintage for Chardonnay.
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.