Penfolds Reserve Bin a Chardonnay 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Reserve Bin a Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Adelaide Hills
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 96; Campbell Mattinson 95; Andrew Caillard MW 95; Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate) 95; First Class Silver - Cellar in the Sky Awards 2023

Tasting Note
Lemon curd, mandarin and nashi pear with shortbread, vanilla and subtle spice. Creamy, glycerolic mid‑palate with bright acidity, saline flint and a chalky, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster or creamy pasta, aged goat or Brie cheeses; miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, Cantonese roast duck, sushi (fatty tuna), milder Thai green curry.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit, whole‑bunch pressed; portion barrel‑fermented naturally in 225L French barriques (40% new). Aged ~8 months on lees with intermittent stirring; 100% malolactic fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, established 1844, is an iconic Australian house. Bin A (Bin 18A) has evolved into a single‑region Adelaide Hills Chardonnay showcasing cool‑climate fruit and skilled oak management.