2024 Estate Chardonnay

THE WINE

Coombe Chardonnay is one of our flagship wines. Pale straw to white gold in colour, this Chardonnay has a generously perfumed nose. Youthful citrus, lanolin and lemon curd with touch of crème brulee and toast. The palate has fruit concentration, a crushed ‘Marie’ biscuit savoury note, mid palate texture and a taught elegant finish

THE VINTAGE

A relatively mild growing season with average temperatures supporting slow, even ripening. An early February vintage start with warm conditions allowing for a short sharp picking window. The grapes have shown an excellent balance and are set to produce wines with vibrant fruit character of high quality, with potential for aging and development.

VITICULTURE + WINEMAKING

A selection of our A block Mendoza and B block Gin Gin clone Chardonnays both grown on the flat and lower lying section of vineyard.  Early morning hours for harvest of cold fruit, then pressed lightly.  The coarsely settled juice, remaining slightly cloudy, was transferred to 500 L French oak puncheons made up of 10% new and 90% seasoned.  Fermented dry, followed by a portion of malolactic, the wine matured on lees for almost 9 months prior to blending for bottling.

FOOD MATCH

Keep it simple, oysters natural and king prawns with a squeeze of lemon juice.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.5%

TA: 5.70

pH: 3.38

Cellaring: Now – 2027