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Chardonnay Sexton Vineyard, Giant Steps 2024

RegionAustralia
Subregion Australia > Victoria > Yarra Valley
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietyChardonnay

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Tasting Notes

Shows the richness and finesse of fine fruit and restrained use of oak. So much so that it is hard, even in such a young wine, to parse aromas and flavours. There are layers of citrus, melon, a touch of clementine, as well as all the subtlety of oak used well: more creamy than spicy. Deep, intense citrus purity, rounded by the oak, the texture perfectly framing the fruit. Concentrated and mouth-wateringly long. Drink: 2026-2032

17.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, August 2025

A blend of Gingin and Bernard clones planted in '97 between 100 and 200m in Gruyere. 20% new oak and 10% mlf. Another salivating and seductive Sexton Chardonnay with its bouquet of stone fruits, preserved lemons, freshly ground coffee beans and roasted hazelnut. The beautifully balanced and tightly coiled palate is underpinned by its concentration and intensity. Finishes saline and extremely long. It's all here and needs another five to seven years, at least, to reach its zenith.

97
Philip Rich, Wine Companion, July 2025
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