Awards/Ratings

Selected scores and notes: James Halliday 99, Andrew Caillard 99, Tony Love 98, Campbell Mattinson 97 (Penfolds listing); Wine Spectator ~93; Falstaff ~96. Penfolds peak drinking window 2022–2037

Tasting Note

Pale, intense citrus and stone-fruit (lemon, grapefruit, nectarine) with green apple, flinty mineral and creamy lees; racy natural acidity, glossy texture and a very long saline finish.

Food Pairing

Western: lobster/seafood with butter, roast chicken with creamy sauce, mushroom risotto, creamy pasta. Asian: seared scallops, miso‑glazed cod, sushi (salmon/tuna), tempura, Thai coconut soup (Tom Kha), Chinese roasted duck.

Production Method

Sourced from cool‑climate vineyards; fermented and matured eight months in French oak barriques (50% new) on yeast lees, then carefully blended across regions.

Vineyard Info

Penfolds’ ultra‑premium Chardonnay, launched from trials in 1995; assembled from select cool‑climate sites by the historic Australian house Penfolds. Name means ‘little by little’.