Penfolds Yattarna 2009

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Yattarna
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Multi-region: Derwent Valley (Tasmania) / Henty (Victoria) / Adelaide Hills (South Australia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 92+; critic tasting notes and technical details list ~47% Derwent Valley, small Adelaide Hills component and remainder Henty; barrel-fermented, 9 months in French oak (≈40% new)

Tasting Note
Cool-climate Chardonnay: lemon/grapefruit, white stone fruit, brioche, toasted almond and lanolin, crisp linear acidity, chalky minerality and a long zesty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy pasta, seared salmon. Asian: miso-glazed cod, richer sushi (salmon/tuna), tempura, lightly spiced Thai green curry, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Whole-bunch pressing; barrel-fermented and matured ~9 months in French oak barriques (≈40% new, 60% 1-year); malo and lees stirring (bâtonnage).

Vineyard Info
Penfolds' flagship white (Bin 144) — 'Yattarna' ('little by little') sourced from cool-climate sites; crafted by the Penfolds winemaking team for ageworthy precision.