Penfolds Yattarna 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Yattarna
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Multi-regional: Tasmania, Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Andrew Caillard MW 100/100 (first-ever 100 for Yattarna 2021). Decanter ~97. James Suckling ~95. Multiple 97–99 listings from critics and retailers. Sources: Penfolds announcement and reviews

Tasting Note
Pink grapefruit and lemon-curd citrus, crème brûlée richness, roasted hazelnut, nougat and struck-match minerality; saline, chalky, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy mushroom pasta, grilled salmon. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy-citrus, sushi/sashimi, tempura, Chinese steamed lobster.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay from cool‑climate sites; barrel‑fermented and matured 8–9 months in French oak barriques (≈70–86% new); selective malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds’ flagship Bin 144 Chardonnay, launched after 144 trial wines; Yattarna (meaning ‘little by little’) sources premium cool‑climate fruit and reflects Penfolds’ long winemaking history.