Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay

The Yattarna Chardonnay is Penfolds' flagship white wine – internally known as "White Grange" – and developed with the same high standards that the traditional winery has applied to its legendary red wine for decades. What began as an experiment in the early 1990s is now one of Australia's most sought-after Chardonnays.

Penfolds sources its grapes from several vineyards in South Australia and Victoria – including cooler regions like Adelaide Hills and Tumbarumba – to combine freshness and complexity in a single blend. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, some of them new, which imparts structure and subtle toasty notes without overpowering the fruit. Spontaneous fermentation and several months of lees aging contribute to its creamy texture.

In the glass, the Yattarna displays fresh peach and Nashi pear aromas, along with guava, ripe apple, and an underlying minerality. On the palate, it is dense yet vibrant: the acidity is lively without being sharp, and the texture is silky. Subtle toasty notes and a hint of citrus peel accompany the long, cool finish.

Serving temperature 10–12 °C. Drinking window until approximately 2032. At the table, it pairs well with scallops with butter sauce, pan-fried turbot, or a mature Comté – anywhere a wine with tension and substance is desired.