Mount Mary Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Mary
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 97/100; JamesSuckling 95/100; Huon Hooke 95/100; widely praised in Australian wine press

Tasting Note
Bright nectarine, lemon and pink grapefruit with flinty, matchstick reduction, brioche and toasted hazelnut. Creamy mid‑palate, taut citrus acidity, discreet French oak spice and a very long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken with herb butter; lobster or crab; creamy mushroom risotto or pasta; grilled salmon or prawns; miso‑glazed cod; tempura prawns; soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; ~20% whole‑bunch pressed, balance crushed/destemmed. Barrel‑fermented in French oak (30% new) for 11 months; no malolactic fermentation; lees stirring for texture.

Vineyard Info
Mount Mary Vineyard, family‑owned single‑vineyard estate in Yarra Valley founded 1971 by John and Marli Middleton; renowned for premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; employs organic/biodynamic practices.