2009 Wilyabrup Chardonnay

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Lenton Brae has a special affinity with Wilyabrup Chardonnay, celebrating 20 consecutive vintages of growing and vinifying with the release of the 2009 Wilyabrup Chardonnay.

The 2009 growing season was warm and dry with the Chardonnay from this vintage exhibiting classic concentration and depth of flavour. 2009 offers an interesting foil to the 2008 vintage being richer in texture, but similar in fruit intensity. Both vintages also share superb balance with great persistence.

This release varies only slightly but significantly from previous years. It comprises about 30% of the 'Bernard' clones, originally sourced from Burgundy. Their inclusion brings lifted aromatics with a finer balance and flavour complexity to the palate at a lower alcohol level, complementing the power and texture of the 'Gin Gin' clone.

The 2009 is a continuation towards a more refined, elegant and balanced wine aimed at accessibility upon release whilst providing drinking pleasure over a number of years.

Since 1992 the Lenton Brae Chardonnay has been awarded seven trophies, thirteen gold and eight silver medals in regional, state and national wine shows.

Price: $55.00

"Further and compelling evidence of how far the Lenton Brae chardonnays have come in recent years. This is a stunner from that great 2009 vintage. There's power and linear precision bundled tightly into a complex, well structured palate. Seamless oak and fruit integrationwith a very long palate that keeps kicking right through to the finish."

96/100 Ray Jordan

The West Australian Wine Guide 2012

"Fresh straw green; an intense yet elegant example of Margaret River chardonnay, its nectarine and grapefruit flavours seamlessly integrated with barrel ferment French oak; has great line and length."

95/100 James Halliday

2012  Australian Wine Companion