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Penfolds : Bin 311 Chardonnay 2023

Name: Penfolds : Bin 311 Chardonnay 2023
Brand: Penfolds
SKU: J1458/23
Price: 66 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (558 reviews)

New South Wales

Tumbarumba

- White - See details

Parker | 91

J. Robinson | 16.5

Vinous - A. Galloni | 91

$378.00 Incl. GST & DP

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$63.00 / Unit

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Packaging : a box of 6 Screw-cap bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

$66.00

6 x 75CL

$378.00

Pre-arrivals - Stock in France

DeliveryFree standard delivery from $1,000 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Erin Larkin

Grilled banana and crushed nuts, white beach sand and brine dominate the aromatics of this 2023 Bin 311 Chardonnay. On the palate, the wine is complex and creamy, with a citrus line of acid that cuts through the almost opulent fruit in the mouth. It doesn't quite get to melons and cumquat, but it nudges those riper ideas. There's an opulence and width to this release, yet the acidity keeps it on track. The wine matured for eight months in French barriques (21% new). It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.17 and 6.7 grams per liter of total acidity. Sealed under screw cap.

/100

Decanter

Confident and poised, this is a big-bodied Chardonnay that stops short of being either blowsy or bloated. The entry is fruit-forward, which translates to a complex flavor meld of lemon zest and grapefruit offset by honeysuckle and nougat. The mid-palate texture has a rich creaminess, tapered by a tasty savory note that adds a keen edge to the fruitiness. Stepping away from the lithe modern Oz style of Chardonnay, this is purposely fleshy and more fulsome — a style well suited to a few years of cellaring.

/100

Vinous

Angus Hughson

This 2023 Chardonnay Bin 311 has some upfront grunt, delivering a solid serve of compact nectarine and peach-skin aromas wrapped in well-managed yet prominent French oak, with a neat little kick of gunflint. The palate then pulls back a touch from the initial promise and tightens to restrained nutty and melon flavors. A good effort for the vintage.

/100

The Wine Independent

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Chief winemaker Peter Gago informed me that the 2023 Bin 311 Chardonnay was sourced from Tasmania, Adelaide Hills, and Tumbarumba, also sharing that it includes some declassified Yattarna. It swans out of the glass with showy notes of honey-drizzled pears, fresh, juicy peaches, and beeswax, followed by hints of marzipan and crème brûlée. The medium-bodied palate is racy and refreshing but doesn’t scrimp on flavor intensity, delivering loads of stone-fruit flavors and a zesty lift on the finish. It was aged for 8 months in French oak barriques, 21% new.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for the Bin 311 Chardonnay 2023 by Penfolds

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a straw-yellow hue with bright lemon highlights.

Nose
Refined and complex, the nose unveils aromas of talcum powder and floral mineral salts. These mingle with notes of beeswax, fresh linen and pistachio nougat. The bouquet is enriched by hints of raw cashews, white pepper and candied lemon peel, accompanied by delicate scents of honeysuckle and citrus biscuits.

Palate
On the palate, this wine expresses flavors of candied lemon, nectarine and pink grapefruit. The creamy texture evokes panna cotta and velvety buttermilk, supported by notes of white macadamia nuts and almond meal. Aromas of citrus sorbet and mandarin rinds bring freshness and liveliness, revealing a rich, balanced and taut structure.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Chardonnay pairs perfectly with grilled seafood, noble fish in creamy sauces or poultry with mushrooms. It also pairs well with aged goat cheeses and Asian dishes with delicate flavors.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve ideally between 10 and 12 °C. This wine can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve until around 2035.

A full-bodied Australian white wine from New South Wales with beautiful aromatic richness

The Estate

Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Penfold and his wife Mary in South Australia, Penfolds has grown over the years to become one of Australia’s leading wine references. Owned by Treasury Wine Estates, the estate is managed by Peter Gago’s team and stands out for its iconic cuvées such as Grange and its innovative multi-regional blends.

The Vineyard

The grapes used in the production of this Bin 311 Chardonnay 2023 come primarily from cool-climate regions of South-Eastern Australia, notably Tasmania, Tumbarumba, Henty and the Adelaide Hills. These high-altitude terroirs benefit from particularly favorable climatic conditions for Chardonnay, offering freshness and aromatic concentration. The Tumbarumba region, situated at altitude, brings a mineral dimension and a natural acidity that characterize the identity of this cuvée.

The Vintage

The 2023 vintage was marked by contrasting conditions across the regions. In Tasmania, a dry winter followed by record October rainfall resulted in low yields but concentrated flavors. The Adelaide Hills experienced a near-average winter, then significant precipitation in October–November delayed budburst. Tumbarumba underwent its third consecutive La Niña with a spring deluge halving yields, followed by a hot and arid summer allowing perfect ripening.

Winemaking and Aging

Aged for eight months in French oak barrels, 21 % of which are new. This approach preserves fruit purity while imparting complexity and structure to the wine.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.

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