Yarra Yering Chardonnay 2024 — 96 Points | Huon Hooke
layered with hints of spice
generous entry
The Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay Couvent des Jacobins "cuvée" comes from a balanced blend of Côte d'Or
Domaine Francois Xavier Lambert Côtes du Rhône Grenache / Syrah Cambrian soil wine Yarra Yering Chardonnay 2024 —The palate is juicy, supple, and warmly spiced, with ripe red cherry, raspberry, and plum giving an easy, generous entry. Acidity is fresh but soft, keeping the wine lively without sharpness. Tannins are round, gentle, and lightly grippy, offering just enough structure to frame the fruit. A subtle line of garrigue herbs, pepper, and warm spice brings classic southern Rhne character. The midpalate is smooth, mediumbodied, and fruitforward, showing