13.5%, Screwcap, $60
Source: Sample
http://www.marchandburchwines.com.au/
What a lovely wine this is. In amongst a star studded lineup of Chardonnay this stood out for its finesse and style, all delivered without sacrificing intensity. Winner.
It all kicks off with a lightly creamy, whipped cream nose that is very delicate, tight and minerally. There's a little sherbet, meringue and lemon curd pie in there but without excess bulk or sweetness, just Chardonnay goodness. Refined, detailed and dry palate is again crisp, dry and sexy. Think Mersault meets Great Southern. Long, fine, measured, lemon lime palate with tips of lemon meringue is rather delicious indeed. Excellent natural acidity. Crystalline finish. Little out of place here! Absolute top shelf Chardonnay, with length a winner. Moderate and great. Like! 18.7/95
2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife & The Retiree columnist; National Liquor News tasting panellist and Chablis lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
Sounds like a Chardonnay made the way I like 'em.
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Definitely. The way I like them too.
ReplyDeleteThe 2009 was so deliciously awesome...I am yet to come across the 2010 vintage but it is a style that definitely rocks my boat too so I will undoubtedly give it a whirl.
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