Penfolds Yattarna 2018

Penfolds Yattarna 2018

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  • Jane Anson rating 96
  • Vinous rating 95
  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Penfolds Yattarna 2018
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75 cl

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£140.00
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First launched with the 1995 vintage, Yattarna is Penfolds flagship white, selectively sourcing only the best Chardonnay fruit from cool-climate regions. The 2018 release is on a par with the exceptional 2012 and 2017 releases with fruit from Tasmania, Tumbarumba and the Adelaide Hills all experiencing fantastic weather conditions. This vintage is bursting with flavour and has a beautifully linear mouthfeel, texturally delightful!
96 Jane Anson
First time on the Place de Bordeaux for one of my hands-down favourite Chardonnays, filled with lime juice, savoury lemongrass, sage, slate, gunsmoke, white flowers, has uplift and balance, understated and restrained at first then juice-filled as it opens. So much to love here, so good. 60% new oak. Kym Schroeter oversses the white winemaking at Penfolds, working with Peter Gago, with the grapes drawn from Tasmania, Tumbarumba and Adelaide Hills. One of the wines of the tasting.Jane Anson28th February 2024
95 Vinous
Translucent gold. Vibrant, mineral- and lees-tinged citrus and orchard fruit aromas show fine clarity and hints of honeysuckle and iodine. Displays sharp definition on the palate, offering juicy Meyer lemon and pear skin flavors that show firm tension and back-end lift. The mineral quality repeats strongly on the impressively persistent finish, which leaves behind resonating and citrus fruit and floral notes.Josh Raynolds1st December 2021
18 Jancis Robinson
The name Yattarna is drawn from local indigenous language, meaning ‘little by little, gradually’.

Acidity 7.3 g/l, pH 3.12. Aged for eight months in French oak barriques (60% new).
Fine, complex, really rather burgundian nose and great crystalline fruit and grip without austerity. The acidity level is really quite high compared with many other Chardonnays. Pretty smart. You would be very happy with this if labelled Puligny-Montrachet actually. Good stuff and it should have a long life but could be broached already. (JR)

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Founded in 1844, Penfolds stands as a cornerstone of Australian winemaking, renowned for its rich heritage and innovative approach. Penfolds has distinguished itself with a bold and distinctive style, producing wines that are celebrated for their complexity, intensity, and exceptional aging potential.

Iconic wines such as Grange, introduced by visionary winemaker Max Schubert, have set the benchmark for excellence in the industry. What sets Penfolds apart is their commitment to blending, utilizing grapes from multiple vineyards to craft wines with unparalleled balance and depth. With meticulous vineyard management and state-of-the-art winemaking techniques, Penfolds consistently delivers an exceptional range of wines.

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