2022 Penfolds “Bin 311” Chardonnay, South Australia, AustraliaABOUT THE WINE The 2022 vintage of Bin 311 draws fruit from premium cool climate regions across South Australiaincluding Tumbarumba, Adelaide Hills, and Tasmaniaeach contributing nuance and precision. Hand picked Chardonnay grapes were whole bunch pressed and fermented in seasoned and new French oak barriques, undergoing partial malolactic fermentation and nine months of maturation on lees to enhance texture and complexity. The result is a Chardonnay

let alone 550 years

and it is one of the factors that contributed to calling their attention to this area called Toro

The high altitude

making them a true reflection of island life

Would-be customers waited years to access their high-scoring wines

The estate is located in the village of L’Etoile in the southwestern zone of the Jura

Situated in the southernmost and highest reaches of the DOC

In the late 1800’s

combined with their orientation

and primarily for the Grand Cru wines

All the vintages are harvested by hand

Varieties: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon