Yattarna Chardonnay 2013 Penfolds

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96p by Heinrich Köhler
18p by Richard Hemming MW / BWW2024 Finalist
96p by Dana Lee Ling
94p by Tuula Hällström
94p by Nicole Bramsen
91p by Juha Lihtonen / The Best Scandinavian Sommelier 2003
94p by Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist
93p by Zhenzhen Fu / Wine.net

Tasting note

color

Light and Green-Yellow

ending

Long, Flavorful and Lingering

flavors

Toasty, Smoky, Buttery, Citrus and Tropical fruits

nose

Youthful, Complex and Refined

taste

Average in Acidity, Perfectly balanced, Concentrated, Youthful, Medium-bodied, Round, Harmonious, Fresh and Dry

Verdict

Well-rounded and Fine

Written Notes

Absolutely beautiful – so intense, with creamy, spicy oak that weaves in seamlessly. Excellent intensity and depth, with all the complexity that you could hope for from the very best Chardonnays around the world. Still in great shape (thank you screwcap!) – and there's a lovely lingering smoky finish.

- Richard Hemming MW / BWW2024 Finalist

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, vanilla, fresh and fruity nose, yighter and less open than the '12 beside it. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, minerals, creamy, lemons, vanilla, elegant finish, long. 94

- Christer Byklum/ BWW2024 Finalist

2013 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay, 96% Tasmania, 4% Adelaide Hills First Vintage 1995 “A sparkling light straw colour. The nose here is unreservedly gorgeous. Grilled pink grapefruit, juniper, white currant, hints of star anise, preserved lemon, blackcurrant, brioche, nashi pear, a hint of slate and white pepper spice. A lovely salted/toasty edge to the oak. Powerful. Light yet rich. Outstanding. At 12.5% alcohol, and sourced primarily from Coal River valley and Derwent valley in Tasmania with the rest from the Adelaide Hills, this sees a combination of old and new oak (62% new and 38% 1YO, the one year component is second year oak from the Reserve Bin A). 97 points and $150.”

- Erin Larkin / BWW2024 Finalist

Good looking normal size bottle. Colour is green-yellow and light. On the nose it is open, youthful, complex and refined. The taste is fresh, round, harmonious, and dry, and average in acidity, medium-bodied, with perfectly balanced, concentrated structure and youthful. On the palate it is layered and has smoky, toasty, citrus, tropical fruits and buttery flavours. The finish is long, lingering, flavorful and vibrant. This wine is well-rounded and fine. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 10-15 years and decant at least 1h before tasting.

- Juha Lihtonen / The Best Scandinavian Sommelier 2003 (Tasting note created by Tb's AI)

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