Vintage Longbottom 'H' Chardonnay 2019
Overview
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The 2019 H Chardonnay has aromas of pink grapefruit, orange blossom and brioche. The palate is medium-bodied with flavors of lemon zest, white peach and nutmeg spice, complexed by subtle French oak nuances. It finishes fresh, with a balanced texture and acidity. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
Serving Hints
This wine is ideally served chilled with a leek tart or spinach and cheddar croque monsieur.
The fruit for this wine is sourced from Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills. Harvested in Mid-March, only the free-run portion of the juice was sent to the barrel for fermentation. It was matured for eight months with some gentle lees stirring in 100% French oak, 25% new puncheons and a combination of 75% one-and-two-year puncheons.
Serving Hints
This wine is ideally served chilled with a leek tart or spinach and cheddar croque monsieur.
PRODUCER: Vintage Longbottom
COUNTRY: Australia
REGION: Adelaide Hills
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.8 g/l
pH: 2.99
TOTAL ACIDITY: 8.7 g/l
ALCOHOL: 13.1 %
COUNTRY: Australia
REGION: Adelaide Hills
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.8 g/l
pH: 2.99
TOTAL ACIDITY: 8.7 g/l
ALCOHOL: 13.1 %
Press Highlights
2022: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Jan 20242021: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Nov 2022
2019: 93 Pts - Vinous, Dec 2021
2019: 93 Pts 'Editor's Choice' - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2023
2018: 92 Pts - Vinous, Dec 2021