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Penfolds
2021 Penfolds Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
$190.00
Bottle
Price
$190.00
$2,280.00
Case
(12)
Price
$2,280.00
Member Pricing
This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN and WV.
Tasting Notes
What the aromatics promise, the palate delivers. There is a level of complexity evident that places this vintage of Yattarna among the finest ever made. Citrus to the fore, with pink grapefruit leading the charge, ably backed up by lemon curd. Textually very fine indeed, with a crème brûlée like richness/flavour holding court. There are flavours of just-roasted hazelnuts and salted cashews. Fresh nougat makes a cameo appearance, embedded with pistachio nuts and wrapped in glutinous rice paper. Black sesame paste baked in a Japanese milk bun. The finish is very long, the core of fruit goes on and on, braced by beautifully composed acidity.
Technical Information
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Blend | Chardonnay |
| Oak Treatment | Nine Months In French Oak Barriques (70% New) |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| pH | 3.1 |
Scores & Accolades
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100
Andrew Caillard MW
"Beautifully concentrated chardonnay with superb pure grapefruit, lime, stone fruit flavours, fine lacy textures, impressive mid-palate generosity, underlying marzipan, vanilla notes and fresh flinty complexity. Finishes minerally and long. Electrifying wine with wonderful volume, fruit definition, weight, complexity and energy. Highlights a marvellous vintage and years of improving the style.
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98
Tyson Stelzer
"The confidence with which Yattarna delivers incredible concentration in the presence of profound tension, heightened fruit definition with outstanding oak support and grand endurance yet immediately enticing allure is reminiscent of the inimitable grand cru set of Montrachet itself. Pristine white fruits are set to a scintillating and mineral-fine acid line of profound energy that sets off a brilliant, glittering finish of pinpoint accuracy and enduring drive. It is again one of the finest Australian chardonnays of the year."
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98
Erin Larkin
"Aromatically reticent upon pouring, the 2021 Yattarna Chardonnay offers pan-fried shallots and cumin seeds, Greek yogurt, saffron, curry leaf and brine. In the mouth, the wine is firm and concentrated; the phenolics hold the fruit to ransom and exude a fierceness that I personally find quite pleasurable, but they may confront some. This has structure and line and is ductile, porous, open weave and spicy, and it's true to form in style and unerringly long through the finish. It's a wine that will come alive in time, but at this early stage in its life, it offers a most favorable view of Australian Chardonnay (from three regions: Tasmania, 81%; Tumbarumba, 10%; and Adelaide Hills, 9%). Drink 2025 - 2041. 13% alc – 98 points"
Vintage
The 2021 vintage was a welcome return to normal yields and weather patterns after the two previous vintages were affected by extreme conditions. Tasmania and Tumbarumba enjoyed good winter rainfall and warm conditions in spring. Conditions for flowering were ideal, with no frost events, ensuring good fruit-set. The anticipated higher rainfall in a La Niña year ended up being lower than expected in Tasmania, with minimal impacts on grapes, and an overall cooler than average season. Summer was mild and the generally cool conditions prevailed over harvest, allowing long hang-time and excellent varietal flavour development.