2024 Pierro Chardonnay
2024 Pierro Chardonnay

2024 Pierro Chardonnay

98 pts
Pierro |Margaret River |Chardonnay
Upper echelon Margaret River Chardonnay, this is an Aussie icon.
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
1 Review
Price:
$110.00
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Description

Pierro sits right in the top tier of Margaret River Chardonnay. Year on year, their classic release presents as an uber elegant and sophisticated wine.

Crafted by the meticulous Mike Peterkin, this wine draws from 30-year-old vines, primarily the renowned Gin-Gin clone, planted on high-density, rocky soils that slope down to the Willyabrup Brook.

Each parcel of fruit is hand-picked across nine distinct passes to balance aromatic complexity, acidity, and richness. A year of fermentation and maturation in top-class French oak, coupled with full malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring, results in a Chardonnay of immense power and silky finesse.

Expect a layered palate of ripe citrus, pear, and stone fruit, laced with subtle nougat and buttery herbal notes, all tied together by a vibrant acidity. While drinking beautifully from late-2025, this wine will evolve gracefully over the next decade, making it a standout addition to any cellar or dinner table.

98 points
"From one of Margaret River’s great chardonnay producers, this is yet another brilliant example of the style that has made Pierro so admired... Another outstanding Pierro chardonnay."
- Ray Jordan

Ray Jordan

Ray Jordan

WA Wine Review 98 Points

From one of Margaret River’s great chardonnay producers, this is yet another brilliant example of the style that has made Pierro so admired. You wouldn’t guess it came from a warm year—it’s delicate and fine, with a pristine brightness. The nose shows light grapefruit, citrus, a touch of butterscotch, and a subtle mealy note in the background. The palate has real zing, with lively, pristine acidity driving through to a sustained finish. A chalky, minerally edge adds to the linear feel and precision. Another outstanding Pierro chardonnay.

Huon Hooke

Huon Hooke

The Real Review 95 Points

Light yellow hue with a honeyed, buttery croissant bouquet that shows chardonnay generosity, including malolactic character. The palate is rich and full, rounded and ample, showing the full gamut of Burgundian chardonnay characters. Very smart, but it looks almost old-fashioned beside most mod Oz chardies.

Customer Reviews

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1 review
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    derek h.
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    3 years ago
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    2022 Pierro Chardonnay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Just quality

    You will need more than 1 bottle of this. Super to drink, amazingly rich yet balanced.

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2024

The 2024 Margaret River vintage was the earliest on record, with warm, dry conditions from spring through summer leading to healthy vines, low disease pressure, and excellent fruit quality. While yields were modest, the smaller crops delivered concentrated flavours, vibrant aromatics, and fresh acidity. A bumper marri blossom also reduced bird pressure, and the mature vines with deep roots along with careful vineyard and winery management produced wines of strong varietal character, depth, and balance.

Today there are five distinct blocks of Chardonnay on the property in Willyabrup, with the average vine age reaching 30 years. 90% of the Pierro Chardonnay is the Gin-Gin clone which has proven itself to produce the best quality wine and one that has been particularly successful in Margaret River. Each block features unique high-density narrow rows on rocky soil that slope down to the Willyabrup Brook and are orientated to the west and north. The vineyards are managed to maximise fruit, leaf and cane exposure to sunlight; minimise wind damage in the spring and to heighten flavour development in the summer ripening period.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Feature Iconic
High Score
Reviewed By Ray Jordan
Critic Score 98
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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