2022 Carrodus Chardonnay
Medal One
Medal Two
A pure fruit expression of Chardonnay, edging into white flesh stone fruits yet with a green apple freshness. The palate feels tight, with hints of wet stone texture combining citrus pith with a chalkiness. A delicious and compact young wine that will evolve over time.
Reviews
98 Points – 2025 Halliday Wine Companion
97 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
95 Points – Ryan Montgomery, JamesSuckling.com
94+ Points – Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 2024
Winemaking
Hand harvested, the fruit was chilled overnight and whole bunch pressed with the juice run directly to barrel, oxidatively handled, no additions except being inoculated with a selected yeast. The yeast strain chosen for its expression of fruit purity. Fermentation and maturation for 10 months in one French oak, 600L demi-muid, left on yeast lees until bottling.
Technical Data
Varietals: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: This Carrodus Chardonnay comes from our original 1969 planted Chardonnay vines. Clone unknown but we suspect it is P58 and endeavour to find out through DNA testing.
Cellaring: A wine made with longevity in mind, up to 10 year cellaring window when stored under suitable conditions. Australian Chardonnay has great potential as a cellaring proposition.
Alcohol: 13%