applecross chardonnay 2024

$65.00

From the 1984 plantings of P58 cropped at 4.5 t/Ha. Hand-picked on the 19th of February and whole bunch pressed directly to a mixture of 500 Lt puncheons and 300 Lt hogsheads. Fermentation commenced naturally and completed over 3 weeks until dry before sulphuring to prevent malo and preserve acidity. The wine remained on its lees for 11 months prior to bottling in late February 2025. 174 dozen bottles made.

From the 1984 plantings of P58 cropped at 4.5 t/Ha. Hand-picked on the 19th of February and whole bunch pressed directly to a mixture of 500 Lt puncheons and 300 Lt hogsheads. Fermentation commenced naturally and completed over 3 weeks until dry before sulphuring to prevent malo and preserve acidity. The wine remained on its lees for 11 months prior to bottling in late February 2025. 174 dozen bottles made.

The Wine Advocate

RP 95

Reviewed by:

Erin Larkin

Drink Date:

2025 - 2039

The 2024 Applecross Chardonnay is sourced from St. Andrews in the Yarra Valley. Made with P58 clone fruit that was planted in 1984, it was naturally fermented and matured in French oak puncheons. Aromatically, the wine leads with white peach and ripe lime flesh, green apple, crushed shells and pressed linen. On the palate, it is pure, with gorgeous clarity and precision. There are notes of crushed nuts and almond meal through the finish pepper it with layers of textural grip and complexity. This is a beautiful wine. 13.1% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Published: Sep 19, 2025