Mayfield 1815' Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mayfield
Label Name:
 
1815' Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Orange, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
7-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 95 points; described favorably by regional critics and retailers; Sustainable Winegrowing Australia membership noted

Tasting Note
Lemon, lime cordial and white nectarine with grapefruit and biscuity oak. Flinty/mineral and struck-match notes, creamy yoghurt texture, darting acidity and a slightly phenolic, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, sashimi, seared scallops, grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta (carbonara), pork belly, miso-glazed fish, tempura, Thai chicken satay.

Production Method
Barrel-fermented (combination of new and seasoned French oak), indigenous/wild yeast fermentation, ~75% malolactic fermentation, aged several months in oak (≈27% new).

Vineyard Info
Mayfield Vineyard is a historic 1815 estate in Orange (vines planted from 1999). Small/quality-focused producer; some winemaking carried out at nearby Printhie; recent ownership under the Eastham family with emphasis on cool‑climate wines.