2024 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay

Sourced from one of Gippsland’s oldest Chardonnay vineyards, this is Pat Sullivan’s most generous and full-fruited expression - rich, structured, and rooted in volcanic soils.
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Planted back in the early ’80s just outside Warragul, Bull Swamp is one of the oldest Chardonnay sites in Gippsland - and it’s where Pat Sullivan gets his richest, most generous fruit. The north-facing vines soak up plenty of sun, the deep volcanic soils run fat with energy, and the resulting wine walks that fine line between power and poise.

It’s plush and mouth-filling, but there’s still a zip of acidity, a lick of minerality, and that subtle chalky grip Pat’s fans have come to love. Made with the same light touch as the rest of his range - wild ferment, old oak, no fining or filtration - it’s a wine that reflects the site more than the hand.

Bull Swamp might sit lower on the slope than Ada River, but in terms of flavour and presence, it brings serious elevation.

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    2022 Patrick Sullivan Bullswamp Chardonnay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very high standard cool-climate chardonnay

    I was a bit blown away by this chardonnay, as well as it's sister 'Ada River' chardonnay. Superb example of cool climate chardonnay, with a cool austerity, perfect acidic poise and tension.

The Bull Swamp vineyard was planted in 1982 by the Farrington family in the early 1980s on the very edge of the Warragul township. The Bull Swamp Chardonnay comes from the oldest plantings of P58 clone on a north-facing aspect of the site. Deep rich volcanic soils nourish what are dry grown grape vines. Elevation is 100m and this section of the vineyard receives the least amount of airflow relative to our other sites. The northerly aspect provides full sunlight and exposure resulting in powerful, rich fruit.

Pristine citrus and orchard fruits balance a weighty but vibrant texture. A long saline mineral finish adds refined complexity and a distinctive sense of place.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Gippsland
Australian State VIC
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure DIAM Cork

Patrick Sullivan

The wild-haired Patrick Sullivan is a farmer first, a winemaker second.

His pride and joy is his vineyard in the Strzelecki Ranges in the Gippsland G.I. of Victoria. On this plot of land, Pat farms with organic principals alongside Bill Downie, one of the most revolutionary winemakers of his generation.

Bill takes the Pinot Noir from the vineyard, Pat takes the Chardonnay. The Chardonnay wines emerging from his cellar are some of the most exciting in the country. Addicted to volcanic soils and the power and energy that those soils bring to Chardonnay, Pat is amassing a formidable stable of Chardonnays that articulate a small slice of Australia's ancient terroir.

The wines are un-tinkered with, fermented in neutral vessels with little or no sulphur and are made to express their special site and the vagaries of vintage. In Pat's words, "The wines are inspired by emotion, a moment in time and a sense of place."

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