2023 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris

Consistently one of the best value serious Pinot Gris on the Australian market, lush and tasty.
3.0
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Description

The Beurrot Pinot Gris from Kooyong in Mornington Peninsula is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, known for its exceptional quality and value. Mornington Peninsula is arguably Australia's premier region for 'serious' Pinot Gris, and the fruit for Beurrot is sourced from two specific blocks, with meticulous and patient winemaking bringing forward a rich, stonefruit, and pear-laden experience.

On the nose, it bursts with pear aromatics—both flesh and skin—complemented by freshly picked spice, florals, and subtle flint notes. The palate is bright and fresh, featuring flavors of pear, green apple, and a hint of grapefruit. Barrel fermentation and ten months on lees contribute a creamy midpalate sweetness and added texture, balanced by a bright acidity that drives the wine to a clean finish. 

93 points
"A never-fail rendition of pinot gris although quite a tight, restrained style this vintage. Plenty of poached, candied and fresh pears all spiced up with ginger and cinnamon. A fine layer of lees adding to some palate weight and a light phenolic pull on the finish. Savoury, moreish and refreshing. Lovely drinking here."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 Points - "A never-fail rendition of pinot gris although quite a tight, restrained style this vintage. Plenty of poached, candied and fresh pears all spiced up with ginger and cinnamon. A fine layer of lees adding to some palate weight and a light phenolic pull on the finish. Savoury, moreish and refreshing. Lovely drinking here." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

91+ Points - "This routinely delivers more than its fair share of flavour, and it does again here. Candied fruits of various description, pear characters, chalk and sweet spices mingle with modest inputs from toasted almonds and (just) flint. It’s refreshing and bodied at once. It’s good." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

90 Points - "Notes of spice, moss and white florals add interest on the nose. The palate is textural, the flavours glide across, signing off with a seamless departure. This is a well balanced pinot gris with enough complexity to lure you back for another glass" - Gabrielle Poy (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

3.0
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
2 reviews
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    Diane F.
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    2 years ago
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    2019 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris
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    2019 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2019 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris

    A bit too high in alcohol at 14%. Textural and fairly heavy. Just not my style of Pinot Gris .....

    perhaps better drunk in 2020 not 2022

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    Matthew F.
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    2 years ago
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    2019 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect Pinot Gris

    Just the right balance between a Sauvignon and Chardonnay. My wife likes the former I like the latter and this hits the perfect balance of enough flavour without the overwhelming power of a Chardonnay. We have searched long and hard to find something that suits us both and this is it.

    Highly recommended.

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Tasting Profile (November 2023)


Pear fruit aromatics leap from the glass, both flesh and skin. Secondary notes of freshly picked spice and florals provide complexity while subtle flecks of flint hover in the background. The palate is bright and fresh with flavours of pear, green apple and a hint of grapefruit. Creamy midpalate sweetness from barrel fermentation and time on lees provides an additional layer while a subtle line of phenolics adds to the texture. The wine is fastened by a bright line of acid that drives the wine from start to finish. 13.0%

The Vintage:

Spring remained cold and wet, with 389mm of rainfall, making it the wettest Spring in 25 years. These conditions were challenging for our viticultural team. Waterlogged soils prevented access to the vineyards, with critical tractor operations delayed several times. Flowering commenced mid to late November amid continuing cold and wet conditions, which protracted our flowering period over several weeks. These challenging conditions prevailed until late December when we finally welcomed warm and sunny days. Fortunately, all our vineyards remained disease-free. Conditions for most of January and February were ideal. All our vineyards were healthy, albeit with very low crop loads. The mild conditions throughout late February and early March made this part of the season almost perfect for slow and steady ripening. Harvest commenced on 3 March and concluded on 14 April, slightly later than usual. Weather conditions were mild with temperatures below average and rainfall above average, providing gradual ripening throughout harvest with rain events being the only pressure. Our viticulture team worked steadily to deliver pristine fruit to the winery. Yields were lower than average due to the cool and wet 2022 Spring. Despite the low yields, fruit quality is exceptional.

The Vineyard:

Beurrot comprises two Pinot Gris parcels: the tiny original 0.24 hectare section annexing the Meres block, and the all-Pinot Gris block which, at 2.74 hectares, provides the majority of the fruit. The large block is planted to a density of 5,600 vines per hectare. The fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed directly into all old French oak oak, where fermentation commenced spontaneously with ambient yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine was ages on lees (without battonage) for ten months. The wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration


Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Gris/Grigio
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
The Real Review
Critic Score 93
91
90
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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