Penfolds : Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 2013

A full-bodied and expressive Australian white wine

The estate

Founded in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary in South Australia, Penfolds now spans several Australian regions including South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Owned by Treasury Wine Estates, the estate is led by an expert technical team, with Peter Gago as Chief Winemaker since 2002. Penfolds distinguishes itself through its iconic cuvées such as Grange and Bin 707.

The vineyard

This Reserve Bin A is sourced exclusively from vineyards in Adelaide Hills, a region renowned for its cool climate conditions and high-altitude terroirs. This wine-growing area enjoys a temperate climate that allows for slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, fostering the development of complex aromas and preserved natural acidity.

Winemaking and ageing

This cuvée benefits from manual harvesting and ageing in oak barrels for 9 months.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 2013 from Penfolds

Tasting

Colour
Straw-coloured with green tints.

Nose

The nose reveals aromas of white nectarine, hazelnut, almond and nougat against slightly smoky notes.

Palate

The palate is complex. It presents a beautiful mineral acidity with flavours of citrus zest. The finish is more vanilla-scented and leaves a lasting impression on the palate.