Mount Mary Chardonnay 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Mary
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 98/100; Jancis Robinson ~17/20; James Suckling 94/100; multiple 94–98 point scores from critics and listed by major merchants

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, white-peach and nectarine with struck-flint, toasted hazelnut and nougat notes. Creamy mid-palate, vibrant acidity and fine oak spice; very long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken with celeriac gratin, butter‑poached lobster, mushroom risotto; Asian: miso‑glazed cod, chicken katsu, Cantonese steamed fish, richer sushi (salmon/toro).

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit; destemmed to press, barrel‑fermented and matured ~11 months in French oak (≈25–30% new); minimal bâtonnage and no malolactic conversion on release.

Vineyard Info
Mount Mary Vineyard (est. 1971, Coldstream) is a family‑owned Yarra Valley estate famed for Burgundian‑style single‑site wines and meticulous viticulture emphasizing site expression.