2020 Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay [D93][JS93][V93]

Producer: Penfolds 
Region: Australia  
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2020  

Decanter, 93 Points 

"Fresh, clean and unadorned, this mod Australian Chardonnay is in unabashed naked form here. Volume on the fruit notes is turned down – white nectarines over lean grapefruit – and the focus is on the even, modulated mid-palate. It’s a long, easy ride through the flavours, held in check by fine-grained oak that promotes a lovely savoury lick at the finish. Released at AU$50." 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"Has a very well-made feel with vibrant chardonnay fruit – lemon, peach and nectarine – as well as nicely placed barrel-fermentation complexity. Quite zesty and linear palate with flavors that run from citrus to peach and melon, and there’s good purity throughout. Sourced from Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Henty. Drink now. Screw cap." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"Limpid yellow.  Pungent lemon curd, dried pear and nectarine aromas are complemented by smoky mineral, fennel and vanilla nuances.  Chewy and sharply focused on the palate, offering concentrated citrus and orchard fruit flavors that show firm tension and a floral nuance that builds with air.  A hint of marzipan lingers as mineral and floral notes carry through the firm finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Very fine, enchantingly endowed with an elegant, ethereal lightness.  Yet the fruits are ‘intense’ - white peach and nectarine immediately jump the queue.  Textbook aligned geological and cool-climate descriptors - limestone, chalky/talcy minerality, saline(y), quartz.  Mouth-watering; avec linearity and persistence.  Surprisingly, oak hasn’t been mentioned …" 

Alcohol: 13% 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.