Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bass Phillip
Label Name:
 
Estate Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Gippsland, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Huon Hooke (The Real Review) 94 pts (2020); TastingBook/Langtons aggregated ~93–94p

Tasting Note
Lemony apple-tart and white flowers with almond/cashew and ripe peach. Rich, mouthfilling texture with nougat/toffee notes, striking minerality and high, driving acidity, finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, teriyaki salmon, light coconut‑based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Organic (since 1993) and biodynamic (since 2002) viticulture; low-intervention winemaking, barrel-fermented and matured in French oak (≈20% new), lees contact for texture.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Phillip Jones (1979) at Leongatha; small, low-yield plantings producing premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Jean‑Marie Fourrier joined/assumed management in 2020–21.