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Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2020
Crittenden

Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2020

Sale price$89.99

— Whole bunch pressed. Wild yeast. Barrel ferment. 11 months in second use French oak.
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— Pure fruited and finessed with acid steering the palate and subtle hints of toasty oak.
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— Drinking well now, can also be cellared until 2032.

Origin

Victoria Mornington Peninsula, Australia

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SKU: CRCR202010 UCAU
  • 95 Points
TASTING NOTES
The 2020 season was punctuated by both the hardship and generosity that nature can provide. The season's naturally low yields and ideal ripening conditions have resulted in some examplary wines which will undoubtedly stand the test of time. The nose on the 2020 Chardonnay has lifted florals and citrus leading to white stone fruit. The palate is pure fruited with acid steering the palate and subtle hints of toasty oak.
TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Apple, Lemon, Nectarine
Palate: Apple, Cream, Peach
Food Pairings:
  • Cheese
  • Fish
  • Poultry

Classification: White

Variety: Chardonnay

Vintage: 2020

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: Victoria

Alcohol: 14.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

95/100

Whole-bunch pressed to French oak barriques (60% new) for wild ferment, 80% undergoing mlf, and 11 months’ aging. I can
only imagine how tight and linear this would be without the mlf and new oak, as it’s still taut and bristling with nervous energy.
It needs more time to add some flesh to its fine shape. A hint of grilled nuts and creamy lees bind to the lemon and white
nectarine flavours. Racy across the palate thanks to the acidity, which keeps this bright and the finish long.

Halliday's Wine Companion

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