{"title":"Ageworthy White Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antinori-cervaro-della-sala-2024","title":"2024 Antinori Cervaro della Sala | Iconic Italian White Wine","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 97 Point Chardonnay | Limited Allocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA truly iconic Italian white — layered, powerful and impeccably refined, blending Chardonnay with Grechetto to create one of Italy’s greatest white wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 97 Points – The Wine Advocate | 96 points Falstaff | 95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbria, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$165 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic • Layered • Legendary Italian White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly iconic Italian white — layered, powerful and impeccably refined, blending Chardonnay with Grechetto to create one of Italy’s greatest white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with brilliant clarity — luminous, rich and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• white peach and nectarine\u003cbr\u003e• citrus, lemon curd and grapefruit\u003cbr\u003e• tropical fruit and subtle florals\u003cbr\u003e• nougat, almond and fine oak spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• layered stone fruit and citrus\u003cbr\u003e• peach, nectarine and lemon\u003cbr\u003e• creamy texture with mineral freshness\u003cbr\u003e• fine, seamlessly integrated oak\u003cbr\u003e• vibrant acidity providing balance and remarkable length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, powerful and refined with lingering citrus, subtle oak and mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e97pts – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e97pts – The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e95pts – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAntinori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Italy’s most historic and prestigious wine families, producing benchmark wines across Tuscany and Umbria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCervaro della Sala\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as:\u003cbr\u003e• one of Italy’s greatest white wines\u003cbr\u003e• a benchmark Chardonnay blend\u003cbr\u003e• a wine of elegance, power and longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lobster and shellfish\u003cbr\u003e• Rich seafood dishes\u003cbr\u003e• Roast chicken\u003cbr\u003e• Creamy pasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA legendary Italian white — powerful, refined and consistently world-class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $165, it delivers elite pedigree, exceptional critical acclaim and one of the finest Chardonnay-based wines in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Secure your bottles now — highly limited release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Italian white wine? The 2024 Antinori Cervaro della Sala is an iconic Umbria IGT blend of Chardonnay and a small portion of Grechetto from Castello della Sala. Chardonnay is fermented in barriques with partial malolactic fermentation while the Grechetto is vinified separately without oak, creating a complex, ageworthy white with pink grapefruit, elderflower, chamomile, flint, toasted almond, white pepper, ginger, saline freshness and exceptional finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antinori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52030639604014,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/69f9faef-3e26-4a38-9b0b-305cdce888cc.png?v=1778143933"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-meursault-meursault-1er-cru-perrires-2023","title":"2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières | 96 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Meursault 1er Cru | One of the Greatest Chardonnay Vineyards in Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, limestone minerality and extraordinary precision — magnificent white Burgundy from the legendary Perrières vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières. Hard Jurassic limestone. 55-year-old vines. One of Meursault's greatest Premier Crus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous | 95 Points – The World of Fine Wine | 94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025 | Gold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Meursault | Minerality, Power \u0026amp; Extraordinary Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A profound expression of Perrières — concentrated orchard fruit, citrus and stone wrapped around tremendous mineral tension, precision and a finish that just keeps going.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars – Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Sarah Marsh, The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – VertdeVin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant rating clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e the published critic reviews are \u003cstrong\u003e96 Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than fixed 96 and 95 scores. The Château itself lists the 2023 at 96 from Jasper Morris. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières – One of the Greatest Premier Crus in Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the reason to get excited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are Premier Cru vineyards, and then there are sites whose reputations transcend their official classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits firmly in the latter camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of great white Burgundy, it is one of the benchmark terroirs of Meursault — a vineyard prized for combining the village's natural richness with something altogether more chiselled:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality. Tension. Precision. Length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault regards Perrières as one of its finest parcels and describes the wine through two words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Minerality.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly what makes Perrières so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant pale yellow-gold with youthful green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully complex, opening with \u003cstrong\u003elemon, citrus blossom, white peach, pear and nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by acacia flowers, crushed stone, subtle spice and beautifully integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet wonderfully precise. Layers of orchard fruit and citrus build across the palate, but the defining feature is the extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension and stony precision\u003c\/strong\u003e running underneath. There's weight without heaviness and richness without sacrificing energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, saline and mineral. Citrus, nectarine and stone continue to reverberate long after the wine leaves the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris found multiple layers waiting to emerge and particularly praised the way the vineyard's stony character gives precision to the weight of fruit. Neal Martin found substantially greater minerality here than in the Château's Charmes-Dessus, with orange pith, nectarine and a finish that continues to tingle after the wine has gone. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault owns approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.12 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-slope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith an:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast \/ South-East exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic Limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hard limestone is fundamental to the personality of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply rich Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone provides the wine with a backbone of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's what separates great Perrières from richer but less mineral expressions of Meursault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-Year-Old Vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château's Perrières comes from two parcels in \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières Dessus\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 and 55 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Chardonnay vines in a terroir of this quality can deliver tremendous depth without needing excessive ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that combination throughout the critical reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's the \u003cstrong\u003eenergy and mineral structure\u003c\/strong\u003e that critics keep coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efrom Château de Meursault's own Perrières holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSettling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in barrel for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore maturation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn lees for 15–19 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2023, Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks reports approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% new oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's enough to add texture and complexity without obscuring the mineral identity of Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Chardonnay from a vineyard of this calibre, the terroir needs to remain the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-meursault.com\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau de Meursault\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the historic names of Burgundy and today possesses an extraordinary collection of vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts estate-grown portfolio encompasses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 appellations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith its own vineyards farmed organically. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerrières sits right at the top of its white Burgundy holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critical performance of the 2023 shows just how serious the wine has become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of concentration and freshness in the best 2023 white Burgundies is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Perrières appears to have delivered exactly what you'd hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Morris:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points \/ 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Marsh:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Gold Medals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's an impressive degree of agreement from very different judging environments. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières vs Classic Meursault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your image of Meursault is broad, buttery and heavily oaked Chardonnay, Perrières can completely reset the benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, there's richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut great Perrières is more about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchard Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushed Limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Meursault with a mineral spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's why serious Burgundy drinkers become obsessed with this vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbot with beurre blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBresse chicken with morels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau de Meursault specifically recommends \u003cstrong\u003elangoustine carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBresse poultry with morels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeal Martin gives the 2023 a drinking window of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027–2044.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château itself suggests approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of cellaring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this stage, I'd be inclined to either give it plenty of air or, preferably, put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral structure and concentration suggest this could become seriously impressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeursault Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Jurassic limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45–55-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrime mid-slope position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–19 months élevage on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The World of Fine Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Bettane \u0026amp; Desseauve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – Chardonnay du Monde\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$365.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not inexpensive Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't ordinary Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003ePerrières\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the benchmark Premier Cru terroirs of Meursault — from mature vines, in an outstanding release that has attracted serious critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for anyone who loves Chardonnay with \u003cstrong\u003epower AND minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is exactly where things get interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Saline. Precise. Profound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Château de Meursault Meursault 1er Cru Perrières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a magnificent expression of one of Burgundy's great Chardonnay terroirs — combining the depth and generosity of Meursault with the stony tension and extraordinary length that define Perrières.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94–96 Inside Burgundy. 95 World of Fine Wine. Two Gold Medals. Perrières 1er Cru. $365 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A genuinely serious white Burgundy for the cellar — and one of the standout Chardonnay additions to a premium Burgundy collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Meursault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499229245742,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/chateau-de_meursault_perrieres_shopify_matched.png?v=1787647508"},{"product_id":"bondar-hope-springs-eternal-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay | 95+ Point Adelaide Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95+ Point Chardonnay | Bondar's New Ultra-Premium Adelaide Hills Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-altitude Chardonnay from over 500 metres — intense, tightly coiled and built to become something seriously special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard. Lobethal. Just three barriques. An extraordinary new chapter for Bondar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Texture \u0026amp; Electric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A tiny-production Chardonnay of remarkable intensity and tension — cool-climate fruit, tightly wound acidity and exceptional length from one of Bondar's most ambitious projects yet.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with brilliant green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool and restrained at first, gradually revealing \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, lemon and green pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by stone-fruit kernel, fig leaf, subtle oak spice and delicate nutty complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly coiled and beautifully structured. There's plenty of fruit and texture here, but the driving force is the wine's \u003cstrong\u003epowerful natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nectarine, citrus and pear meet fine pithy texture, subtle creaminess and restrained oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, precise and energetic. Citrus and stone fruit carry through with nutty complexity and an impressive line of acidity that suggests this will become significantly more expressive with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis awarded the wine \u003cstrong\u003e95+ points for Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its impressive length and tightly coiled acidity, and suggesting a little time will bring out its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal – Bondar Goes to Another Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important new project for \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/collections\/hope-springs-eternal?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal\u003c\/strong\u003e was created with one very clear ambition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo make great, elegant and age-worthy wines from vineyard sites Bondar believes are among the very best for each variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage is only the \u003cstrong\u003esecond Hope Springs Eternal release\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Chardonnay joins the range for the first time alongside Grenache and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply another Bondar Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Bondar aiming for the top.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard – Over 500 Metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eat \u003cstrong\u003eLobethal in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, sitting at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 500 metres above sea level.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat altitude is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooler growing conditions help Chardonnay retain the acidity, tension and freshness needed to balance serious flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can see that in the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't broad, buttery Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Pear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool Nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFig Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Fruit Kernel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle Oak Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Chardonnay built around \u003cstrong\u003etension rather than excess\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust Three Barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow this is the part that really caught my attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire wine came from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHREE BARRIQUES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo older barrels and one second-fill barrique, with the wine undergoing full malolactic fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're talking genuine micro-production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd importantly, the winemaking isn't flashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no attempt to manufacture complexity through excessive oak or cellar tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the emphasis is on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite. Fruit. Texture. Acidity. Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExactly where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis' review is particularly interesting because he sees this as a wine that hasn't even fully revealed itself yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe highlights \u003cstrong\u003ecool nectarine, lemon, green pear, stone-fruit kernel, fig leaf and subtle oak spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with fine pithy texture, creaminess and powerful acid drive. Most importantly, he sees impressive length and recommends giving the wine some time to show its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat little \u003cstrong\u003e“+”\u003c\/strong\u003e matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feels like a Chardonnay whose best days are still ahead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBondar – One of Australia's Most Exciting Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's trajectory has been remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was named \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday's Best Value Winery in Australia in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, is rated \u003cstrong\u003eFive Red Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has previously been named Halliday's Best New Winery. Andre Bondar was also runner-up for Best Winemaker in the Halliday Wine Companion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy has always been about wines with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness • Savouriness • Structure • Texture • Drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope Springs Eternal takes that philosophy and pushes it into a more ambitious, cellar-worthy direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chardonnay to Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the Bondar Chardonnay I'd necessarily open tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's actually what makes it exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of flavour already, but the acidity remains tightly wrapped around the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Marcus Ellis specifically recommends giving it \u003cstrong\u003ea year or so\u003c\/strong\u003e to start revealing its best. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd expect this to become increasingly complex as the citrus and stone fruit begin integrating with the nutty, creamy and savoury elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy several.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry one relatively young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen watch the rest evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoreton Bay bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-cream Brie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acidity gives it enormous versatility at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most exciting new Chardonnays I've seen from Bondar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard, Lobethal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500+ metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust three barriques produced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious natural acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine cellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$78.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar itself released the wine at \u003cstrong\u003e$80\u003c\/strong\u003e, while current specialist retail pricing sits around $75–$80, so $78 is right in the market for this extremely limited release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't about finding the cheapest Bondar Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe regular Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay is already an outstanding wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal is something different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bondar selecting a high-altitude vineyard they believe can produce \u003cstrong\u003eelite, age-worthy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, then making only three barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the first release has immediately received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points from Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's some debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTightly coiled. Mineral. Textural. Powerful. Precise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the beginning of something very exciting — an ambitious, tiny-production Adelaide Hills Chardonnay designed not merely to impress now, but to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Halliday. 500+ Metres. Three Barriques. $78 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Extremely limited and one for serious Australian Chardonnay drinkers — I'd be buying this for the cellar before people realise just how good the Hope Springs Eternal project could become.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527449932078,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-HOPESPRINGS-2023-750ML","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024BondarHopeSpringsEternalChardonnay_64ccb452-bd0e-4620-99a9-75a16942d64a.webp?v=1788170639"},{"product_id":"bondar-adelaide-hills-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | 96 Point Adelaide Hills Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 96 Point Chardonnay | Halliday Special Value Wine | Extraordinary at $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis might be one of the best-value Chardonnays in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with electric acidity, flinty minerality and exceptional length — for just $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Adelaide Hills Chardonnay | Precision, Texture \u0026amp; Incredible Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're looking for the sweet spot between serious Chardonnay and everyday affordability, this is it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's Marcus Ellis awarded the 2024 an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003e96 points AND Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its combination of intensity, harmony, electric acidity, fine texture and exceptional length. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when you realise this wine sells for just:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe score becomes even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard – Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a broad regional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle vineyard at Echunga in the Adelaide Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Rathmine Vineyard, a site Bondar has worked with for more than a decade. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits at around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450 metres above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand is planted to \u003cstrong\u003eBernard 76 Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines now approaching \u003cstrong\u003e30 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the vines are shallow clay-loam soils running into limey rock and a limestone base — an excellent foundation for Chardonnay with freshness and mineral drive. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely serious site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 2024 has absolutely nailed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw with bright green-gold highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully composed yet intense. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite nectarine, lemon curd and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ground ginger, with a subtle oyster-shell character adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the wine really comes alive. There's serious fruit intensity, but nothing feels heavy. Nectarine and citrus sit within a beautifully textured palate, with \u003cstrong\u003eelectric acidity, wet-stone minerality and fine stone-fruit-kernel nuttiness\u003c\/strong\u003e providing tension and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, precise and mineral. The combination of citrus, stone fruit, subtle nuttiness and coiled acidity continues beautifully through the finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt tastes considerably more expensive than $45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points + Special Value Wine – Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a 96-point wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday Wine Companion also awarded it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL VALUE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Ellis found \u003cstrong\u003ewhite nectarine, lemon curd, toasted hazelnut, oatmeal and ginger\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with oyster-shell minerality. He particularly praised the harmony and quiet power of the wine, with electric acidity beautifully integrated into the fruit and texture. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why this wine is so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of Chardonnays around $40–$50 are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few have this combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is proper Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rathmine Vineyard fruit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethen lightly pressed directly to barrel without sulphur addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurs naturally using indigenous yeasts in French oak, with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the wine spends around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the low-yielding 2024 vintage, Halliday notes a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eone Stockinger demi-muid and seasoned oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with native barrel fermentation and full malolactic fermentation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result isn't overtly oaky or buttery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak without domination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity without austerity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's difficult to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBondar – One of Australia's Great Value Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondarwines.com.au\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBondar Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has developed an extraordinary reputation since its first vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was named \u003cstrong\u003eBest Value Winery in Australia by Halliday Wine Companion in 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, was ranked \u003cstrong\u003e#29 in Halliday's Top 100 Wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries a Five Red Star rating, and Andre Bondar has previously been runner-up for Halliday's Best Winemaker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Chardonnay tells you exactly why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's philosophy is to make wines that are \u003cstrong\u003ebright, pure, finely structured and concentrated without becoming heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e, using minimal-input winemaking to allow the vineyard to speak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat philosophy is written all over this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHope Springs Eternal vs Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Bondar has the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay at $78\u003c\/strong\u003e, the comparison between these two wines becomes fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay – $45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRathmine Vineyard. More immediately expressive, beautifully balanced, mineral and extraordinarily drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hope Springs Eternal Chardonnay – $78\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowyer Ridge Vineyard. 500+ metres. Just three barriques. Tighter, more coiled and built more deliberately around future development. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's the thing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe $45 wine actually received the higher score.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't necessarily make it the greater long-term wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it makes the regular Bondar Chardonnay look like \u003cstrong\u003eridiculous value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Chardonnay Bargains of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where I'd sell this wine hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBondar's own release price is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt that price you're getting a single-vineyard, naturally fermented Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with around 30-year-old vines and serious winemaking credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Halliday has given it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 POINTS + SPECIAL VALUE WINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many places left in Australian wine where $45 buys this level of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrawn linguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChargrilled calamari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is equally good with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA big Burgundy glass and absolutely nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalliday's published retailer data gives a drinking horizon through approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2034.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's enough fruit, acidity and structure here to develop beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily drink it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'd also love to see what happens after \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat electric acidity should allow the wine to evolve toward more complex nutty, savoury and creamy characters while retaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the sort of wine I love finding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRathmine Vineyard, Echunga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 450 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVines approaching 30 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow clay over limey rock \u0026amp; limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-picked fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak – around 25% new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Special Value Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the RRP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this were $65, I'd still think it was an excellent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $55, I'd call it very good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt $45, it's outstanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the things we normally associate with far more expensive Australian Chardonnay — \u003cstrong\u003evineyard definition, flinty minerality, sophisticated oak, serious texture, electric acidity and exceptional length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet you can put it on the table for forty-five bucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlinty. Textural. Electric. Precise. Seriously delicious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points. Halliday Special Value Wine. Single Vineyard. $45 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 This is one I'd be buying by the six-pack — one of the strongest Chardonnay buys in the entire Bondar range and phenomenal value for this level of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bondar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52527482208558,"sku":"LV-BONDAR-ADELAIDEHILLS-CHARDONNAY-2024-750ML","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024BondarAdelaideHillsChardonnay_31155023-9d90-4817-b5b3-009ab3ff3aa4.webp?v=1788171404"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/ageworthy-white-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}