Bird in Hand Chardonnay 2010 (6 PACK)

This leading Adelaide Hills producer has done well to produce fine barrel fermented chardonnay with richness, length, balance and layers of sophistication. Gold Cool Climate Wine Show in Mornington Peninsula. 5 star and Top of Category Winestate Magazine. Superb food wine.

2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Bright, light green-straw; nectarine and melon fruit with light French oak aromas and flavours have good line and length and overall subtlety. Rating 93" James Halliday

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Picardy Pemberton Chardonnay 2007

The Pannell family certainly have plenty of winemaking pedigree- Bill Pannell pioneered winemaking in Margaret River and then started Moss Wood. Picardy is the Pannells’ new venture in WA’s Pemberton.

Quality, quality quality is what the wines of this family business are about. The 07 vintage has produced richer fruit than the cooler 2006 season ….. lime, hints of mineral, hazel nut, lemon, pear and honey and beautifully balanced French oak. Drank it with relish at a dinner recently. Bill and Dan believe that this is the best Chardonnay from Picardy so far. I believe them! Campbell Mattinson loved this and rated it 95 pts. RRP $46

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David Hook Pothana Old Vines Chardonnay Hunter Valley 09 ( 6 pack )

Winemaker David Hook planted the original Pothana chardonnay vineyard 25 yrs ago in Belford ( north of lower Hunter). He cut his teeth along side Murray Tyrrell, worked at Lakes Folly and widely in France and Spain. All care and attention in this handcrafted fine wine, 100% hand picked fruit ( single vineyard...2 tonnes/ acre) whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented 30% new French oak. Nectarines, stone fruit, lemon zest complimented by charred cashew nut french oak. Great intensity and balance in this top shelf Hunter Chardonnay. RRP $30 Special 6 pack buy $149.94 ie $24.99

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Hamelin Bay Five Ashes Reserve Chardonnay 2005

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Leading Margaret River producer from Karridale (regarded as the best Chardonnay country in Margret River) has come up trumps with their 05 Reserve Chardonnay. 100% Gin Gin clone Chardonnay, layers of stone fruit flavour and citrus, fresh figs, beautifully integrated savoury French oak, incredibly long finish. It doesn't get better than this. 95/100 Halliday.

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Special / Sale Price - Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2009 ( 12 pack)

James Kellie bowled me over with his fine barrel fermented chardonnay - 100% estate grown chardonnay ( Mendoza clone) from Harewood's Denmark vineyard , handpicked, whole bunch pressed only pristine free-run juice!! Enjoy this top shelf chardonnay. RRP $30

95 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - James Halliday's 2012 Aust Wine Companion.

“” James Halliday.

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Wise Reserve Pemberton Chardonnay 2007

Wise has done incredibly well here with this single vineyard Chardonnay from the cool Pemberton region ( the favourite white wine of our recent Best of the West tasting!) Think of the juiciest white peach,custard apple, creme brulee. This sublime wine is fine, delicate, persistent, complex..Great length. 94 pts Halliday Top shelf. RRP $37

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Hamelin Bay Chardonnay 2009

This premium Margaret River Chardonnay is grown in the cool, Karridale area (widely regarded as best area for chardonnay in region).
White Peach and honeydew melon on a background of subtle oak with a crisp dry mineral finish.

Purity of fruit, balance, complexity, freshness and persistence. This superb wine has it all!
5 stars 94 points - James Halliday; 93 Points - Ray Jordan's 2012 WA Wine Guide; 93 Points - Wine Showcase Magazine; Silver Medal - Margaret River Wine Show.

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Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Chardonnay 2010

Two in the Bush range is the second label of highly regarded and awarded Adelaide Hills producer, Bird in Hand (James Halliday rates the winery "5 stars") This is a classic cool climate barrell fermented Chardonnay at its best.2010 was a terrific growing season in the Adelaide Hills

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Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2007

95 POINTS - James Halliday's 2011 Australian Wine Companion. 5 RED STAR WINERY.

“Brilliant green-yellow; the bright bouquet does not fully prepare you for the energy and drive of the long palate, built around grapefruit, nectarine and crunchy acidity. Rating 95“ James Halliday.

According to Stephen George: “With a climate similar to parts of Burgundy it was no surprise that Chardonnay was first planted during the Adelaide Hills’ wine revival in the early 1980’s…… Our own chardonnay vines are more than 25 years old and our winemaking aim is for a complex style of chardonnay with clean and healthy new-world fruit complemented by old-world wine-making techniques….was made from dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts. This was followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.”

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front:"
....It manages the balance between sharp, tangy acids and fine smooth mouthfeel quite beautifully. It’s lemony and nectarine-like, and yet there’s a smooth, creamy sense to the mid-palate. Add excellent, tangy thrust through the finish and you have a wine destined to drink very well, once it hits maturity. 93 Points."

Can’t go wrong here – this fine chardonnay has the goods and the struture to age for another 5 years. Decant so flavours can unravel..RRP: $50

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Bottle Tree Semillon Chardonnay 2008

Canonbah Bridge's vineyard covers 80 acres of the McLaughlin family property in Warren western nsw. Their wines are organic.Bottle Tree is their second label.

Great value zippy citrusy ( hint of lemon grass...reminds me a bit of Hunter Semillon) white that overdelivers on quality RRP $13

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Staete Landt Chardonnay 2007

Family grown (Dutch family hence the name- 52 acres on the Golden mile in Marlborough) make single vineyard handcrafted wines. They are fanatical in the vineyard to get balanced vines delivering consistently ripe and concentrated fruit.

Hand picked, whole bunch pressed in order to produce the most delicate juice. Fermented in French oak. Powerful expression of what Marlborough can do. This is top shelf barrel fermented chardonnay.

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Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2009

Stephen refers to his vineyard as "the burgundy of the Adelaide Hills" (due to it's similar climate). Accordingly, his Chardonnay flourishes and the terrific 2009 vintage has produced a cracker! Very tight, burgundian in style with wonderful length-one for the cellar or decant this wine.

"Bright straw-green; the complex slightly funky bouquet does not prepare you for the tsunami of flavour on the long and classy palate; this is right in white Burgundy territory, with a marvelous aftertaste." 96 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion and included in the Best of the Best.

Made from 26 yr old dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts, followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.

2009 was a great vintage in the Hills- has the goods and the structure to age for at least another 5 years. Decant to reveal layers of flavours. (Straight dozen special $444 ie $37 ) RRP $53

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Juniper Crossings Margaret River Chardonnay 2010

You cannot go wrong here! 100% barrel fermented in French oak with complex ripe nectarine fruit, melons and lemon freshness. "This is consistently amongst the best chardonnay's under $ 25 from Margaret River"... Peter Forrestal. Amazing chardonnay for the price. RRP $26

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Coates Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009

Duane Coates is one of the quiet achievers of the Australian Wine Scene ( Masters in Oenology and an MBA from Adelaide University & soon to become a Master of Wine). His winemaking philosophy is simple: the highest quality fruit from sustainable vineyards ( some organic), harvest when properly ripe and a natural winemaking approach (minimal intervention - wild yeasts, unfined, no additions of tannin, enzyme and acid).

Huon Hooke said: “ Every wine I’ve tasted of McLaren Vale’s Duane Coates has been excellent…” Highly impressive wines – a style that bridges the gap between fruit driven Australian style and savoury complex wines of old world Europe.

Grapes sourced from the cool climate of Kuitpo (Adelaide Hills) and Mt Compass, Fleurieu Peninsula followed by 'hands off" approach" to winemaking using natural yeast fermentation in Allier & Troncais french oak.

This top shelf chardonnay reeks of elegance and concentration.....White peach, citrus & exotic tropical fruit unfurl (with some time in glass) supported by prosciutto and more-ish roast cashew nut characters...Yum!
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Domaine Leroy Bourgogne blanc 1999 **STRAIGHT DOZEN PRICE**

"Lalou Bize-Leroy stands alone at the top of Burgundy's quality hierarchy. Because she is a perfectionnist, and because she has had the courage to produce wines from low yield and bottle them naturelly, without fining or filtration" Robert Parker

Lalou Bize–Leroy still rates the 99 as probably the finest bourgougne blanc release to date!
Parcels of fruit from Cotes de Beaune ; Auxey, Meursault and Chassagne…A decade or so on from vintage, this wine is youthful, bright , citrusy; delightfully tight and focused …….tasted blind you would swear it was a 2 yr old wine and not a 11 yrs old ! Toastiness and freshly baked brioche on the nose with generous fruit, fine lick of minerality and lemon citrus kick. bottle age has provided wonderful complexity and plenty of allure! Great length, freshness and balance here. Our price $54.99

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Domaine Leroy Bourgogne blanc 1999

"Lalou Bize-Leroy stands alone at the top of Burgundy's quality hierarchy. Because she is a perfectionnist, and because she has had the courage to produce wines from low yield and bottle them naturelly, without fining or filtration" Robert Parker

Lalou Bize–Leroy still rates the 99 as probably the finest bourgougne blanc release to date!
Parcels of fruit from Cotes de Beaune ; Auxey, Meursault and Chassagne…A decade or so on from vintage, this wine is youthful, bright , citrusy; delightfully tight and focused …….tasted blind you would swear it was a 2 yr old wine and not a 11 yrs old ! Toastiness and freshly baked brioche on the nose with generous fruit, fine lick of minerality and lemon citrus kick. bottle age has provided wonderful complexity and plenty of allure! Great length, freshness and balance here.

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Bannockburn Chardonnay 2008

Is this Australia's finest Chardonnay?
Cannot add much to the glowing reviews below except to say Decant this profoundly complex and yet ultra fine chardonnay or cellar for a couple of years.

“Bright straw-green; a remarkable wine that has spent two years on lees in a mix of big and small French oak and stainless steel, with one-third going through mlf; still intensely focused and brightly flavoured, with great length; deserves a screwcap or, at least, Diam, for it will quite certainly outlive its closure. .” 96 points. James Halliday.

“Bannockburn chardonnay is becoming more and more refined – and, most likely, more and more ageworthy. Great rush of flavour and tang through the finish. Refreshing and exciting. This comes after a seductive, cedary, nectarine-like mid palate. Though of course, back at the start, its alive with (white) peachy, leesy, spicy scent. I loved this wine. It needs another couple of years to strut its stuff properly, but it’s all headed in the right direction.” 95 points. Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au

RRP: $60

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Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007

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Curly Flat Chardonnay 2008

Top shelf chardonnay made by Curly Flat, the superstars of Mt Macedon.

Notes from winery
Bouquet: Complex bouquet – shows both the citrus characters of ripe, blood orange/pink grapefruit, together with some slightly herbal, cashew/nutty, mealy and lees characters, with subtle oak residing in the background. Complexity shows further layers with slight briny/oyster shell and struck match tones. A heady bouquet that is complex and powerful!
Palate: Solid weight, yet only 12.8%, with generous sweet fruit up front, together with lots of natural acidity. This grows along the palate line; textured mouth feel; solid acidity, balanced with the ample juicy primary fruit. Seamless line and length, already exhibiting a long finish.
Overall Impression: As with prior Curly Flat Chardonnays, defined by its origins - young but complex, layered, textured; solid structure, yet it has relatively low alcohol (12.8%) It will build further complexity with time in bottle.

Cellaring: Generous fruit allows for early drinking, but will age for many years. Probably peaking about 2016.

"Bright, gleaming quartz-green; a super-elegant wine that reflects its terroir in much the same way as riesling does, even though there are more winemaking inputs; grapefruit, apple, nectarine and mineral notes are the leaders, oak a vehicle and no more. Immaculately crafted. Rating 96 Drink 2020" James Halliday Wine Companion

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Eden Road "The Seedling" Chardonnay 2009

You will not find a better single vineyard, cool climate chardonnay for the price. From the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumbarumba has already an enviable reputation for producing premium chardonnay. Zesty citrus and mineral notes, a whiff of French oak on the nose leads to the Eden Road signature of generous, bright and vibrant fruit on the palate. Highly impressive- this chardonnay has the goods!

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Francois Labet Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Blanc 2009

Made by François Labet (pioneer in natural viticulture and the largest vineyard holder in Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot) at Château de la Tour.

This comes from organically managed Cote de Beaune vineyards just south of the Beaune township. The soil is the classic clay/limestone mix and the vines have an average age exceeding 40 years. Hand harvested. Primary and malo-lactic fermentation and aging for 12 months in barriques (25% new). 2009 was a great vintage in burgundy. Terrific value with lovely bright chardonnay fruit and tangy citrus/ grapefruity finish. Very smart! RRP $30

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Bird in Hand Nest Egg Chardonnay 2008

This leading Adelaide Hills producer, Bird in Hand has fast rising pedigree winning accolades galore. The Nest Egg label is reserved for the most outstanding wines of the vintage. Rigorous fruit selection followed by fermentation in the finest french oak. This chardonnay is the pinnacle of sophistication..concentrated nectarine, peach intermingled with citrus hazelnut and subtle spice. Long fine and intense palate long balanced by beautifully integrated French oak. 95 Points – James Halliday 2010 Wine Companion
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Ashton Hills Chardonnay 2009 ( 12 pack)

Stephen refers to his vineyard as "the burgundy of the Adelaide Hills" (due to it's similar climate). Accordingly, his Chardonnay flourishes and the terrific 2009 vintage has produced a cracker! Very tight, burgundian in style with wonderful length-one for the cellar or decant this wine.

"Bright straw-green; the complex slightly funky bouquet does not prepare you for the tsunami of flavour on the long and classy palate; this is right in white Burgundy territory, with a marvelous aftertaste." 96 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion and included in the Best of the Best.

Made from 26 yr old dry-grown, low yielding grapes with fermentation in new and seasoned French oak using natural and cultured yeasts, followed by the avoidance of malolactic-fermentation, stirring of and maturation on yeast lees.

2009 was a great vintage in the Hills- has the goods and the structure to age for at least another 5 years. Decant to reveal layers of flavours. (Straight dozen special $444 ie $37 ) RRP $53

Price: $444.00

Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2009

James Kellie bowled me over with his fine barrel fermented chardonnay - 100% estate grown chardonnay (Mendoza clone) from Harewood's Denmark vineyard , handpicked, whole bunch pressed only pristine free-run juice!! Enjoy this top shelf chardonnay. RRP $30

95 POINTS - 5 RED STAR RATING - James Halliday's 2012 Aust Wine Companion.

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Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2008

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

From vines aged 40 to 65 years old. “Here the nose is also distinctly cool and admirably pure with notes of fresh acacia blossom and crushed stone notes that complement the equally mineral-suffused middle weight flavors that possess superb intensity and stunning length where the finish really coats the palate with dry extract. Terrific. “93 points Burghound.com

94 points from Robert Parker's eParker.com
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Christian Moreau Chablis 2010

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

100% Chardonnay from 47 year-old vines in Les Pargues, adjacent to the Vaillons Premier Cru. 100% stainless steel with 10 months on fine lees. This AC Chablis is quite extraordinary - in fact the best I have ever seen ! Gorgeously pure, balanced and racy wine. Zingy lemon and grapefruit characters with beautiful minerality which opens out into more tropical passionfruit notes. Perfect drinking now but will cellar well for 5-10 years. RRP $56

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Christian Moreau Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2009

Domaine Christian Moreau wines are made by one of the oldest and most respected families in Chablis. Fabien is now the sixth generation winemaker and heads up this small but remarkable estate. In a short time (established only in 2002) it has become one of the leading producers of consistently outstanding Chablis. With almost 50% of their production from distinguished Grand Crus sites its no wonder leading Burgundian authority Allen Meadows of Burghound.com names them in the top 3 Chablis producers. Their wines are mouth-filling, vivacious, fresh and complex with a wonderful mineral intensity with just a touch of oak.

From vines aged from 30 to 65 years old aged 2/3rd’s in tank and 1/3rd in barrique (none new).
From a slightly warmer vintage than the 2010 Chablis, Allen Meadows writes of this wine..“A typical Vaillons nose of spice, floral and citrus aromas leads to powerful and solidly well concentrated flavors that are notably ripe but avoid any sense of heaviness on the delicious and sappy finish.” 91 points. Burghound.com. 92 points, Antonio Galloni on eRobertParker.
RRP $80

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Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay 2010 ( 12 pack)

This is top shelf chardonnay crafted by renowned Geelong producer ( 100% estate grown , barrel fermented). This is classy cool climate chardonnay with oodles of sophistication....Refined notes of nectarine, melon and citrus with a spicy, nutty mineral back bone and creamy oak. Beautiful structure which will reward with careful cellaring over next 4-6 years.

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Bird in Hand Chardonnay 2010

This leading Adelaide Hills producer has done well to produce fine barrel fermented chardonnay with richness, length, balance and layers of sophistication. Gold Cool Climate Wine Show in Mornington Peninsula. 5 star and Top of Category Winestate Magazine. Superb food wine.

2011 Australian Wine Companion: "Bright, light green-straw; nectarine and melon fruit with light French oak aromas and flavours have good line and length and overall subtlety. Rating 93" James Halliday

RRP $26

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Farr Rising Chardonnay 2009

Zesty stone fruit, citrus grapefruit, river rocks, minerals…Very fine with great length balanced by beautiful acidity. Whole-bunch pressed, wild fermentation, malolactic fermentation, 11 months on lees in 20% new French oak.

95 points in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2012 … “….an intense, vibrant and in-your-face style; grapefruit, white peach and melon are all fused together, oak a silken web around the fruit. This is the young bull. “

93 points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front...“ Delicious. Sophisticated. Has an underlying spiciness and classic chardonnay flavours of fig, honeycomb, melon and grapefruit. Maybe a touch too much acidity but terrific length. Will get better over the next year or three two. Lively but complex”.

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Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Chardonnay 2009 - STRAIGHT CASE SPECIAL!

94 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion.

Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines.

Silver at London's 3 Tops Shows - International Wine Challenge, Decanter World Wine awards and International Wine Challenge.

Only the best sites are chosen for growing Stella Bella Chardonnay in Margaret River's south. Aromas of citrus, white peach and lemon with cedary french oak influences follow through to a mouth-filling and layered palate. Beautiful balance and harmony in this complex and yet ultra fine chardonnay.
RRP $32 Our Price $300 (that's only $25 a bottle) when you buy a straight dozen of this wine.

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By Farr Chardonnay 2009

A wine of profound length and sophistication here! Seamless integration of fruit, minerality, and balanced French oak.

Fruit comes from the same vineyard as the Sangreal “ holy grail” pinot grown on the magic dust (aka red soil over limestone!) Has had all the best vineyard and winemaking practices used; Dijon clones, whole-bunch pressed, wild fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation, 11 months on lees in 30% new French oak.

Reminds me of very fine white burgundy… Yes this superb wine has the goods!!

95 points in James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2012 “…a typically complex wine, yet also harmonious and elegant; here the flavours are layered, with cashew/creamy notes adding to the white flesh stone fruit…”

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Special / Sale Price - Stella Bella Chardonnay 2009

94 points James Halliday 2012 Aust Wine Companion.

Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines.

Silver at London's 3 Tops Shows - International Wine Challenge, Decanter World Wine awards and International Wine Challenge.

Only the best sites are chosen for growing Stella Bella Chardonnay in Margaret River's south. Aromas of citrus, white peach and lemon with cedary french oak influences follow through to a mouth-filling and layered palate. Beautiful balance and harmony in this complex and yet ultra fine chardonnay.
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Wise Leaf Series Reserve Pemberton Chardonnay 2008

Wise has done incredibly well here with this single vineyard Chardonnay from the cool Pemberton region.
"Straw and yellow peach are overshadowed by a fairly generous lashing of toasty new oak; good concentration and depth of fruit, with a huge sweet spot on the mid-palate, the toasty oak dominates the finish; the quality of the fruit is undeniable." 92 Points James Halliday Australian Wine Companion.

"Lovely current drinking wine with some short term cellaring potential. Rich custard apple aromas with some lightly toasted marmalade complexity. The palate is still tight though with good texture and flavour intensity" Ray Jordan 2011 West Australian Wine Guide.

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Paul Pillot Bourgogne blanc 09

Paul Pillot is the leading producer in Chassagne Montrachet with top 1re cru holdings there – His son Thierry ( winemaker) makes a minuscule 200 cses! of bourgogne blanc and rouge with anything that doesn’t quite make the grade for 1re cru cuvees- this is simply outstanding white burg ( 2009 was a dream vintage) and these wines soar above their humble designation! RRP $43 Limited Our price $37.99

What the critics are saying:
Robert Parker: “…I counted three Pillot families in Chassagne-Montrachet. This 10 hectare domaine run by Paul makes the best wines… he makes a very beautiful Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée, a Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets, and a Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grandes Ruchottes.”

Allan Meadows, Burghound:“Paul's son Thierry took over the reins in 2003 and has driven the domaine to new quality heights on both sides of the color spectrums.”

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