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2019 Circe, Hillcrest Road Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Jancis Robinson MW
15.5/20
James Suckling
94/100
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2019 Circe, Hillcrest Road Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Description

Exceptionally elegant and pure, the nose of the 2019 Hillcrest Road Chardonnay is all about fresh lemons and river stones with a fine, mineral, savoury top note. The palate is so fresh and cleansing with that pebble stone minerality and a delicate framework of racy acidity coming through. The wine is perfectly balanced yet also so vibrant and full of energy. This has a lovely, lipsmacking finish which leave the palate humming. Absolutely delicious now but could also be enjoyed until 2026.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 13.5
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Property Circe Wines

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 15.5/20
Pale straw. Rather introverted and stinky – reduced? I'm rather amazed by the price. Is Circe a cult producer? So tight! Compare and contrast with the Joey Tensley Chardonnay. An example perhaps of how Australian Chardonnay is in danger of disappearing up its own fundament?Drink 2023 - 2026jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (September 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2026
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)
James Suckling 94/100
This has some very attractive lemon, grapefruit and peach aromas with a flinty undertone, too. The palate has a taut, flavorful delivery of lemon, peach and grapefruit, with some vivid acidity pinning the finish into place.Drink or holdjames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (December 2020)
Drink 2023 - 2026
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Dec 2020)

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

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