2019 Circe, Hillcrest Road Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - mature (Drink 2020 - 2024)
Jancis Robinson MW
15.5/20
James Suckling
94/100
Product: 20198128414
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Description

Exceptionally elegant and pure, the nose of the 2019 Hillcrest Road Chardonnay is all about fresh lemons and river stones with a fine, mineral, savoury top note. The palate is so fresh and cleansing with that pebble stone minerality and a delicate framework of racy acidity coming through. The wine is perfectly balanced yet also so vibrant and full of energy. This has a lovely, lipsmacking finish which leave the palate humming. Absolutely delicious now but could also be enjoyed until 2026.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - mature (2020 - 2024)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Circe Wines

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 15.5/20
Pale straw. Rather introverted and stinky – reduced? I'm rather amazed by the price. Is Circe a cult producer? So tight! Compare and contrast with the Joey Tensley Chardonnay. An example perhaps of how Australian Chardonnay is in danger of disappearing up its own fundament?Drink 2023 - 2026jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (September 2023)
Drink 2023 - 2026
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)
James Suckling 94/100
This has some very attractive lemon, grapefruit and peach aromas with a flinty undertone, too. The palate has a taut, flavorful delivery of lemon, peach and grapefruit, with some vivid acidity pinning the finish into place.Drink or holdjames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (December 2020)
Drink 2023 - 2026
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Dec 2020)