{"product_id":"yarra-yering-crecy-chardonnay-2024","title":"2024 Yarra Yering Crécy Chardonnay | 96 Point Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 HALLIDAY | 95 WINE FRONT | YARRA YERING CHARDONNAY AT ITS FINEST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Most Exciting New Chardonnays from Yarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crécy Block – A Study in Chardonnay Clones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of the Most Exciting New Chardonnays from Yarra Yering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e releases a new Chardonnay from a specific block of its historic vineyard, you pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Crécy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e explores a different expression of this legendary Yarra Valley estate, combining traditional Yarra Yering Chardonnay material with two highly regarded modern clones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crécy block contains \u003cstrong\u003eseven unique clone and rootstock plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2024 wine is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e35% old-vine Yarra Yering clone, 35% clone 548 and 30% clone 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a serious Chardonnay from one of Australia's great estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a beautifully layered Chardonnay showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectarine and white peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserved lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney and beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine and mineral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy lees complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool 2024 season has given this wine a wonderful \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and mineral backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e, while full malolactic fermentation adds creaminess and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's genuine weight through the middle of the palate, but the wine never feels heavy. Pithy citrus, acidity and gentle phenolic grip provide tension, while integrated French oak adds structure and complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's \u003cstrong\u003epowerful yet taut, creamy yet mineral, complex yet incredibly precise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering's current release information confirms both scores, alongside further recognition for the 2024 Crécy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell Mattinson's \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e review highlighted nectarine, brine, wax, honeyed cream, herbs and preserved lemon, but particularly praised the wine's control, confidence and ability to age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a Chardonnay for drinking immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Chardonnay worth putting in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crécy Block – A Study in Chardonnay Clones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the wine becomes particularly fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply replicating Yarra Yering's flagship Chardonnay, \u003cstrong\u003eCrécy is a study of different Chardonnay clones growing within one block\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 blend is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Old Vine Yarra Yering Clone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Clone 548\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% Clone 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Crécy block there are \u003cstrong\u003eseven individual clone\/rootstock combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e a remarkable palette of Chardonnay material to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old-vine material connects the wine to Yarra Yering's history, while clones 548 and 95 bring their own expression of fruit, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes Crécy far more than simply a second Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is its own expression of the Yarra Yering vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerious Chardonnay Winemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking is every bit as impressive as the vineyard story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilled overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-bunch pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel fermented in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine then remained untouched on full yeast lees for \u003cstrong\u003e10 months in barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by another \u003cstrong\u003efour months in tank on primary lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat extended lees contact builds weight, texture and complexity, while the cool-vintage acidity and citrus character keep everything beautifully focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent example of modern Australian Chardonnay: \u003cstrong\u003etexture without heaviness and oak without losing fruit purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYarra Yering Pedigree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Australian estates carry the history of \u003cstrong\u003eYarra Yering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was established in 1969, and Chardonnay was among its original plantings. Today, winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eSarah Crowe\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to explore what this remarkable site can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was challenging early, including Yarra Yering's wettest January in more than 55 years, but warm and dry conditions followed through February and March. Slow, patient picking ultimately delivered fruit with concentration, freshness and excellent natural acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrécy is particularly exciting because it shows that Yarra Yering is still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than half a century after the vineyard was established, the estate continues to explore new blocks, clones and expressions of its extraordinary site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrab pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and other aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deserves a good Chardonnay or Burgundy glass and doesn't need to be served too cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where I think this wine becomes even more exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Crécy is already beautifully balanced, but both the winery and critics see considerable development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Yering recommends cellaring for \u003cstrong\u003eup to eight years under suitable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, while The Wine Front specifically notes that the wine is built to age and will benefit from additional bottle time. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2033+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf opening it young, give it some air and don't serve it refrigerator-cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis could become a \u003cstrong\u003eseriously important Chardonnay in the Yarra Yering range\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have one of Australia's great estates taking a specific block and exploring the interaction between its traditional old-vine Chardonnay material and modern clones \u003cstrong\u003e548 and 95\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then Sarah Crowe gives it serious winemaking treatment: whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, \u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak, full malolactic fermentation and extended lees maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the critics have responded:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – The Wine Front\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly love is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003enectarine, preserved lemon, minerality, brine and creamy lees texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's richness, but also serious tension and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $77\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Yarra Yering Crécy Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you an exciting new expression from one of Australia's most celebrated wineries without moving into the considerably higher price territory of its top Chardonnay releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love serious Yarra Valley Chardonnay—or premium white Burgundy—this is absolutely one to buy, drink and put a few bottles away in the cellar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 \u003c\/strong\u003e96 Halliday + 95 Wine Front + Yarra Yering. 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