Penfolds : Yattarna Chardonnay 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2024

Tasting Notes

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful pale straw-yellow hue, subtly illuminated by green highlights.

Nose
Highly precise and remarkably concentrated, the bouquet opens with a pronounced minerality reminiscent of flint, slate and wet stone. It then evolves towards saline notes of sea spray and oyster shell, enriched by indulgent hints of brioche, toasted almond, spice and pistachio nougat, all underscored by delicately toasted oak.

Palate
The attack is taut, carried by a fine tannic structure and a lively acidity that shapes the whole. The palate reveals an iodized freshness with notes of sea salt and caper, wrapped in a restrained, lemony creaminess. The alcohol and oak remain very discreet, giving way to a persistent finish with mineral and ferrous accents.

Food and Wine Pairing

This great white wine pairs beautifully with noble seafood such as lobster or langoustines roasted in butter, as well as pan-seared scallops. It will also elevate white meats and poultry served with a creamy mushroom sauce, or pressed cooked cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.

Serving and Cellaring

The Yattarna Chardonnay 2024 shows exceptional ageing potential. It can be cellared and enjoyed from 2027 through to around 2047.

The precision and richness of a great Southern Australian Chardonnay from Penfolds

The Estate

Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary, Penfolds is based at Magill Estate, near Adelaide in Southern Australia. Now owned by the Treasury Wine Estates group, this iconic brand has been overseen from a winemaking perspective by Peter Gago since 2002. Penfolds stands out for its unique multi-regional blending philosophy and its strong commitment to sustainability. A true global icon, the estate combines a rich historical heritage with constant innovation to produce wines of exceptional quality, capable of rivalling the world's greatest crus.

The Vineyard

The grapes selected for this cuvée come from several Australian wine regions renowned for their cool climates, namely Tumbarumba, the Adelaide Hills and Tasmania. The House prioritises above all the quality of the fruit and its suitability to the desired style over any single terroir.

The Vintage

2024 stood out for its cool climatic conditions and long, steady growing seasons. Spring proved variable, which helped moderate harvest yields. This was followed by a mild summer, favouring slow, consistent ripening of the berries and thus preserving excellent natural acidity.

Winemaking and Ageing

The Yattarna Chardonnay 2024 was aged for a period of 8 months. The wine rested in French oak barrels, with 56% new barrels and 24% one-wine barrels.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from Chardonnay.