2025 Patrick Sullivan Bull Swamp Chardonnay

A beautifully composed Chardonnay — textured, mineral and expressive, with purity and finesse from one of Gippsland’s standout sites

96 points The Wine Advocate | 95 Points – The Wine Front | The R Review 

Gippsland, Vic
$105 a bottle

Textural • Pure • Cool-Climate Chardonnay

“A beautifully composed Chardonnay — textured, mineral and expressive, with purity and finesse from one of Gippsland’s standout sites.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale gold with bright clarity — fresh, elegant and refined.

Aroma:
Lifted and complex with:
• white peach and nectarine
• citrus, lemon zest and grapefruit
• flinty minerality and subtle reduction
• nougat and delicate oak spice
Aromatic precision with a cool-climate edge.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent balance and texture.
Expect layers of:
• stone fruit and citrus
• peach, nectarine and lemon
• fine, integrated oak
• creamy texture with mineral drive
• vibrant acidity providing freshness and length
A refined Chardonnay combining purity, texture and structure.

Finish:
Long, clean and mineral with lingering citrus, subtle oak and fine acidity.

Critical Acclaim

• 95pts – The Wine Front
“Textural, precise and beautifully balanced with excellent length.”

About the Wine

Patrick Sullivan is known for crafting site-driven wines that emphasise minimal intervention and purity of expression.

The Bull Swamp vineyard in Gippsland delivers:
• cool-climate precision
• mineral complexity
• textural depth
• refined structure

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish
• Seafood
• Roast chicken
• Creamy pasta
• Soft cheeses

Why We Love It

This is a beautifully made Chardonnay — textural, mineral and highly refined.

At $105, it delivers premium quality with strong critical backing.

A perfect choice for lovers of elegant, site-driven Australian Chardonnay.