Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Cellar Reserve Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tumbarumba, New South Wales
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
retail and producer notes cite strong critical reception for Penfolds cool‑climate Chardonnays (related Reserve/Bin releases). 4–13

Tasting Note
Lemon and grapefruit pith with nougat, cashew and crème brûlée notes; flinty sea‑spray/mineral edge, chalky, mouth‑watering acidity and a slatey finish. Linear, long and focused.

Food Pairing
Western: fish pie, salmon, creamy roast chicken or pork, soft cheeses; Asian: mild buttery curries, chicken salads with mango or macadamia, sushi (fatty tuna), lightly spiced Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Cool‑climate fruit from Tumbarumba; barrel‑fermented and matured in French oak barriques (new and seasoned), minimal filtration; bottled under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded in the 1840s (Magill Estate), is Australia’s iconic producer. Cellar Reserve is a limited‑release series of small‑batch, experimental wines showcasing single‑region expression.