Pirramimma White Label French Oak Chardonnay 2018 750ml
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Pirramimma is a long-running family estate in McLaren Vale, led by Geoff Johnston, grandson of the founder, who pioneered Petit Verdot in Australia and brought Tannat to the region. The White Label French Oak Chardonnay draws on McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills fruit, which gives it both ripeness and acidity.
The winemaking is the story. A portion of each vineyard component was barrel fermented in new Tonnellerie Quintessence French oak, using seven different yeast strains including wild yeast, which builds complexity rather than simply layering on wood.
The nose offers nutty, smoky oak with melon, peach and citrus and a hint of apple. The palate follows with grapefruit, smoky almond, rockmelon, mandarin and cashew, carried by natural acidity and real length. The 2018 was awarded 94 points by Wine Orbit. ABV: 13%. Serve it lightly chilled with roast chicken, crab, creamy pasta or grilled prawns. Drink now or hold briefly.