{"product_id":"2025-patrick-sullivan-bull-swamp-chardonnay","title":"2025 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eBull Swamp is where Pat gets his most powerful fruit, sourced from the oldest P58 clone plantings on a north-facing slope just outside Warragul. Planted in 1982, these dry-grown vines dig deep into rich volcanic soils that Pat reckons provide a unique \"nourishment\" and energy to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this site sits at a lower 100m elevation with less airflow than his other blocks, the fruit naturally leans into a richer, more concentrated profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a masterclass in balancing the natural Gippsland weight with drive. You get a complex nose of candied lime and lime leaf, and white peach, backed by a classic hazelnut note. Pat's classic winemaking here - 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak ensuring the wood supports rather than defines the final character of the wine. Vineyard first, as is Pat's philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is firm and textured, carrying a pronounced saline, mineral edge that cuts through the richness. It’s a plush, mouth-filling white that finishes long and taut. We've always seen Bull Swamp as the \"powerhouse\" of the lineup, and this 2025 release feels incredibly complete and sure of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The suite of ‘25s from Mr Chardonnay is something else: complex, detailed, rich yet refined and delicious. While there’s a mid-gold hue to this, it’s bright and super fresh... Very tasty.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a little bit of everything in one glass, and I absolutely love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Patrick Sullivan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43308311019563,"sku":"2025 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025PatrickSullivanBullSwampChardonnay.webp?v=1774918124","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-patrick-sullivan-bull-swamp-chardonnay","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}