2023 Denton Chardonnay

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A great value 96 point, mineral-laced Chardonnay from Denton’s granite hill, showing new winemaker Kirilly Gordon’s precision and experience with Chardonnay.

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The 2023 Denton Chardonnay is a textbook example of what this site does best - precision, energy and texture, all wrapped up in a clean, mineral frame. Sourced mainly from Block 6 on the northeast slope, it benefits from gentle morning light and granite-rich soils that dial up the detail and length. A splash of fruit from the close-planted Gingin vines in Block 4 adds some extra edge to the mix.

Fermented wild in large-format puncheons, including one brand-new barrel for extra layering, the wine spent 10 months on fine lees with a few gentle stirs along the way. There’s no smoke or mirrors here - just thoughtful farming, sensitive winemaking, and a great season that offered long, slow ripening and terrific flavour development.

With new investment and energy flowing through the estate, this release signals a producer clearly hitting its stride. Denton’s Chardonnay has always had a loyal following, but this one may be their most assured yet.

96 points
"Opulent and complex aromas of ripe stone fruits, ginger, oyster shells and scented white flowers. Concentrated and structured on the palate, finishing saline, nutty and very long. Another excellent Denton chardonnay."
- Philip Rich (The Wine Companion)

96 Points - "Natural-yeast fermentation in both seasoned and new (45%) French puncheons, with the new wood component being transferred to an older barrel after three weeks. A bright green gold. Opulent and complex aromas of ripe stone fruits, ginger, oyster shells and scented white flowers. Concentrated and structured on the palate, finishing saline, nutty and very long. Another excellent Denton chardonnay." - Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

The Chardonnay hails predominantly from Block 6 on the northeastern slope, a spot that sees the softest morning light and is shielded from the harsh afternoon rays. The clone is Bernard 95, prized for its fine citrus profile and tight mineral line. This year, a small portion of close-planted Gingin vines from Block 4 (the same block as the close-planted Pinot Noir) was included. The fruit was picked by hand on March 10th, and bunches were pressed directly into 500-litre puncheons for fermentation. A small portion of fruit fermented in a brand-new barrel. The wine matured on fine lees for 10 months with occasional stirring. This is Denton Chardonnay in flying form from a long, mild, even season.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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