2009 Yabby Lake Block 1 Chardonnay
The site, the fruit
The wines reflect our philosophy at Yabby Lake - expression over impression.
Our Single Block wines - along with the estate’s single vineyard chardonnay and pinot noir from 2009 - are clearly and precisely marked with the DNA of the site where they are grown. The wines have a common thread that unites them, but the differences that set them apart are subtle and a direct result of the variations in soil, aspect and clone.
The Craft
The fruit was handpicked and whole bunch pressed into tight grain 500 litre French oak Puncheons. Fermentation commenced naturally after 8 days and was completed in 19 days. The wine was matured, without malolactic fermentation proceeding, on lees until bottling in February 2010.
The Result
The aroma is a complex array of citrus blossom, lemon rind, almond meal and a hint of struck match. The palate has a great depth of flavour and texture and is tightly wound together with a precise mineral intensity. The wine finishes pure and long.
Technical Details
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Growing Region
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Mornington Peninsula
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Grape Variety
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Chardoonnay 100%
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Alcohol
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12%
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Block and Sub-Block
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Block 1, Sub Block 1.2 & 1.3
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Clones
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50% Mendoza, 50% P58 Clone
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Aging
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Eight years under ideal storage conditions
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