2025 Freycinet Vineyard Chardonnay

Since 1990, Freycinet Chardonnay has repeatedly won high praise, being especially noted for its consistently high quality and age worthiness. Pristine I10V5 clone Chardonnay fruit from our original 1979 plantings is handpicked at optimal ripeness and whole bunch pressed followed by fermentation in French oak barriques. During maturation in barrel, regular bâttonage is carried out to enhance the texture of the wine and balance the crystalline Tasmanian acidity. The result is a triumphant wine of place; elegant and intense, on par with some of the finest white Burgundies.

The vines began spring with a strong start after a typical winter of average temperatures and rainfall. Spring rainfall reached only 70% of the norm, though slightly warmer conditions prevailed. The warmth carried into summer, supported by well-timed rain. By the harvest months of March and April, rainfall had dropped to 60% of average and the season turned noticeably drier. The consistently warm weather promoted even ripening, while excellent flowering earlier in the season led to higher-than-usual yields. Overall, the season produced wellbalanced fruit of outstanding quality.

A favourite match with Tasmanian crayfish, this wine is equally suited to roast chicken and pork.

Our Freycinet Chardonnay has subtle layers of complexity beneath aromas of melon, citrus blossom and finely integrated oak. The palate is powerful yet precise showing concentrated flavours of melon, grapefruit, nectarine and fig, supported by refined oak and a creamy seamlessly textured finish credited to 100% malolactic fermentation. This wine will evolve gracefully over 5 - 15 years.