Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Bin 311 Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Multi-region: Tasmania (68%), Piccadilly/Adelaide Hills (25%), Henty (7%)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~92; Wine Spectator 91; Falstaff 93; Halliday/Williams 94

Tasting Note
Lemon-lime, white peach and nectarine with toasted cashew, lees cream and struck-flint minerality. Medium-bodied, bright crystalline acidity and a fine, saline finish with citrus and stonefruit persistence.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, lobster or crab with butter sauce, creamy pasta, grilled salmon, soft cheeses; Asian pairings: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, teriyaki salmon, mild coconut-based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Blend of cool-climate parcels; barrel-fermented and matured 8 months in French oak barriques (41% new). Minimal filtration; blended for balance and clarity.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, established 1844, is an iconic Australian producer known for the Bin series and Grange. Bin 311 sources cool-climate vineyards across Tasmania, Adelaide Hills (Piccadilly) and Henty.