2019 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Vintage reviews
An impressive follow-on from the 2018, and also reminding of Yattarna 2011 and 2012 releases.
Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker
97/100
Lovely crème brûlée and lemon meringue notes mark the nose of the 2019 Yattarna Chardonnay, joining hints of white peaches and Anjou pears. A medium to full-bodied effort, it's rich and concentrated but hangs together really well, built around a silky, layered texture, a core of lemony acids and a long, long finish.
The final blend includes fruit from Tasmania (57%), Tumburumba (32%) and the Adelaide Hills (11%) and was aged eight months in 55% new French oak, mainly D&J.
Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, www.robertparker.com, July 2021
17.5+/20
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com, July 2021
97/100
David Sly, Decanter, www.decanter.com, June 2021
90/100
Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com
97/100
Ken Gargett, The World of Fine Wine Magazine, www.worldoffinewine.com