2023 Pirouette Chardonnay

A$35.00

The Pirouette – meaning spin, twirl, and swirl - is a complex chardonnay.

This wine is a true reflection of what a cool climate Chardonnay is supposed to be. A beautiful Chardonnay, lovingly grown by Juliet Cullen.

The first aroma is the distinct struck match followed by aromas of ripe grapefruit, a rich mouthfeel courtesy of batonnage and 20% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 8 months in 20% premium new French oak, unfiltered and unfined.

Match me with free range roast chicken or triple cream brie.

Vintage: 2023

Region: Tumbarumba 

Vineyard: Excelsior Peak

Variety: 100%Chardonnay

Alcohol: 12%

Production: 160 dozen

Vinification: Gently whole bunched pressed to tank, settled for 1 hour to retain a high solids content then racked to a mix of French oak barriques (1 new and 1 x 2 and 3 years old). 50 % was put through a wild ferment and 50% with carefully selected yeasts. These barrels were let go only putting outside overnight to cool down. Once finished fermenting, the lees in barrels were stirred for 3 months (Batonnage) and a portion was put through malolactic fermentation. The wine was left in barrel for 8 months, gently fined before bottling, unfiltered.

AWARDS AND REVIEWS

With a silver in the Canberra and Region Wine Show and loved by the independent wine reviewers, this stunning cool-climate Chardonnay is one not to be missed.

2024 Canberra and Region Wine Show Silver 

Winelines (Gilbert Labour) Silver

James Suckling (Ryan Montgomery) Silver

Wine Companion (Jane Faulkner) Silver

Ozwinereview (Andrew Graham) Silver 

The Pirouette – meaning spin, twirl, and swirl - is a complex chardonnay.

This wine is a true reflection of what a cool climate Chardonnay is supposed to be. A beautiful Chardonnay, lovingly grown by Juliet Cullen.

The first aroma is the distinct struck match followed by aromas of ripe grapefruit, a rich mouthfeel courtesy of batonnage and 20% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 8 months in 20% premium new French oak, unfiltered and unfined.

Match me with free range roast chicken or triple cream brie.

Vintage: 2023

Region: Tumbarumba 

Vineyard: Excelsior Peak

Variety: 100%Chardonnay

Alcohol: 12%

Production: 160 dozen

Vinification: Gently whole bunched pressed to tank, settled for 1 hour to retain a high solids content then racked to a mix of French oak barriques (1 new and 1 x 2 and 3 years old). 50 % was put through a wild ferment and 50% with carefully selected yeasts. These barrels were let go only putting outside overnight to cool down. Once finished fermenting, the lees in barrels were stirred for 3 months (Batonnage) and a portion was put through malolactic fermentation. The wine was left in barrel for 8 months, gently fined before bottling, unfiltered.

AWARDS AND REVIEWS

With a silver in the Canberra and Region Wine Show and loved by the independent wine reviewers, this stunning cool-climate Chardonnay is one not to be missed.

2024 Canberra and Region Wine Show Silver 

Winelines (Gilbert Labour) Silver

James Suckling (Ryan Montgomery) Silver

Wine Companion (Jane Faulkner) Silver

Ozwinereview (Andrew Graham) Silver 

What The Reviewers Are Saying

Winelines (Gilbert Labour) Silver

“Light golden lemon hue and an initial blast of French Oak-derived pencil shavings, grapefruit / lime aromas and flavours grab the senses. Restrained malolactic treatment and rustic low intervention vinification tame the grippy cool-climate acid component. The mid-palate is rewarded by a twirling' n 'swirling dance of typical varietal traits, again of grapefruit, green apple and nectarine flavours. It's currently youthful, fresh and exuberant, albeit with a steely grip but shows cellaring potential and further integration. This is another medal-worthy Chablis-style cool-climate Chardonnay from Burdett and Rodeghiero.”

James Suckling (Ryan Montgomery) Silver

“Lemons, white peaches and chopped nuts on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and creamy, with light, salted-butter undertones. Very drinkable.”