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Description
The 2020 Premium Chardonnay comes from the original Leongatha vineyard – the same close-planted site that’s been at the core of Bass Phillip since 1979. It’s a wine that sits just below the Reserve in the line-up, but in 2020, it delivers a level of depth and balance that feels right up there.
The season was mild but short, with lower yields than usual, and that concentration shows in the glass. The fruit was hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and wild-fermented in French oak, a portion new, then left on lees for texture before bottling unfiltered. The approach is classic Bass Phillip: minimal intervention, all about texture and natural acidity.
It’s layered but not heavy – white peach, citrus curd and almond meal, with a touch of struck flint and soft oak rounding it out. The palate walks the line between richness and restraint beautifully, finishing long, savoury and fresh. It’s serious, cellar-worthy Chardonnay but still easy to enjoy now with a bit of air.
98 Points
"A stunning wine with great density and gravitas. A thoroughly impressive chardonnay in a style that looks more towards Burgundy than Australia."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Gippsland |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
Biodynamic High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Real Review |
| Critic Score |
98 |
| Size | 1500ml |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Closure | Cork |
Bass Phillip
Biodynamic icon of South Gippsland Bass Phillip
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