2019 Circe, Hillcrest Road Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Free standard delivery on orders over £200

In Bond purchases can be stored in our temperature-controlled warehouse

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)

About this wine

Mornington Peninsula

This cooler maritime environment has very quickly become an important wine-making area with a keen focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris, Riesling and Viognier are also planted here.

Find out more

Need help?

Contact our customer service team for help placing your order

Call us on 0800 280 2440

Available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Chat with a Berry Bros. & Rudd wine & spirits expert for advice on choosing the perfect bottle.
A floating button will appear in the bottom right corner of the page, when live chat is available.

Delivery and Quality Guarantee

Free delivery on orders over £200.
Wines and spirits purchased In Bond from Berry Bros. & Rudd can be stored in our temperature-controlled warehouse.
Every bottle sold by Berry Bros. & Rudd is subject to our quality guarantee. If a wine or spirit is corked or faulty, we will replace or refund it.