2024 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris

A quietly confident, textured Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris that balances shape, energy and subtle complexity in all the right places.
3.0
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Description

The Beurrot is Kooyong’s take on serious Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris, and it’s quietly one of the best in the country. Sourced from two estate blocks - including one tucked alongside their famed Meres vineyard—this wine is treated with the same hands-off, thoughtful approach that defines the Kooyong stable.

The 2024 vintage brought a mix of challenges and rewards, with some weather tightrope-walking in spring and a dry, focused harvest window in late summer. Yields were down, but quality was high - ideal conditions for capturing the detail and finesse this wine hangs its hat on.

Whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in old French oak, the wine spent ten months on lees without stirring. That brings texture and gentle weight, but it never feels heavy. It’s all about shape and feel - pear skins, crisp acidity, a touch of grip - and a finish that’s long, clean and savoury.

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
  • DF
    Diane F.
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    3 years ago
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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

  • MF
    Matthew F.
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    3 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.

Tasting Profile
February 2025

Classic aromatics of fresh pear, pink lady apple and subtle citrus, with secondary notes of freshly picked spice and white florals providing complexity. The palate is bright and fresh with flavours of pear, 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.

The Vintage
It was a growing season with challenges and opportunities, and our viticulture team demonstrated agility and adaptability. Above-average rainfall during Winter recharged the soil moisture, which was crucial for healthy vine growth. Budburst commenced in early September. The vines enjoyed stable weather and moderate temperatures throughout Spring. During this period, our primary focus was managing the vine canopy and monitoring for pests and diseases. While our vineyards benefited from above-average rainfall during December and January, extra vigilance was required, and we adapted our vineyard practices, particularly canopy management, to mitigate the risks of diseases that thrive in wet conditions. Each weather event required us to be nimble, adapt our practices, and rely on our experience to ensure the highest possible fruit quality. Entering late Summer, the weather stabilised. Early February enjoyed sunny and mild conditions. Harvest commenced on 20 February, slightly earlier than usual and concluded on 21 March. Warm and dry conditions condensed the season. Exceptional efforts from our viticulture and winery teams ensured the timely delivery and processing of fruit. While yields were below long-term averages, the conditions proved favourable for pristine and optimally ripe fruit.

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
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

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