Location :
Making remarkable wines since 1844.
Making remarkable wines
since 1844.
You confirm you are aged 18 years or over, are of legal drinking age and that any purchases you make will be for personal use only. By selecting the “Remember Me” option, you consent to us using cookies to remember the validation of your year of birth. See our Privacy Policy for information on how we handle your personal information.

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

Bin 311 Chardonnay truly reflects the winemakers' mantra of going where the fruit grows best and where it best suits style. In the previous release of Bin 311, fruit sourcing moved to multi-regional cool-climate regions. In true Bin 311 style, not unlike Yattarna, it exhibits lemon/lime aromas and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in mostly seasoned oak. Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours.

Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Vintage
2019
2019
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
95 points - Tyson Stelzer
95 points - Erin Larkin
95 points - Jeni Port
94 points - Angus Hughson
94 points - Nick Stock - James Suckling
Penfolds 2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay
311
2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay
$45.00
Price
$45.00
$540.00
Price
$540.00

This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN and WV.

We imagined a crisp, pure fruited style that would evoke the best of cool-climate Australian chardonnay.”

– Kym Schroeter, Penfolds White Winemaker

311
Penfolds 2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

Bin 311 Chardonnay truly reflects the winemakers' mantra of going where the fruit grows best and where it best suits style. In the previous release of Bin 311, fruit sourcing moved to multi-regional cool-climate regions. In true Bin 311 style, not unlike Yattarna, it exhibits lemon/lime aromas and a mineral acid backbone, complemented by barrel fermentation and maturation in mostly seasoned oak. Minimal filtration is employed, preserving elegant fruit flavours.

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay
$45.00
Price
$45.00
$540.00
Price
$540.00

This wine is imported from Australia. State import laws allow us to ship this wine to the following states: AK, CA, DC, FL, MA, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, SC, TN and WV.

Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Vintage
2019
2019
Volume
750mL
750mL
Awards
95 points - Tyson Stelzer
95 points - Erin Larkin
95 points - Jeni Port
94 points - Angus Hughson
94 points - Nick Stock - James Suckling

Taste Description

Taste Description

2019 Bin 311 Chardonnay

Colour

Very pale gold

Nose

Elegant. Subtle. Charming. The glass beckons!

A burst of lemon blossom and white spring flowers is followed by lemon pith and other citrus enticement.

Scents of cashew, pistachio-embedded nougat and beeswax remind of the wine’s sojourn in oak, avec yeast lees
accompaniment.

Casts quite a spell!

Palate

A persistent citrus line framed by white stone fruit – sliced fresh peach and dare mention – peach bellini.

Again, a lovely linearity evident.

All balanced by mouthwatering acidity with a subtle, nutty mealiness. Whist this acidity is quite pronounced (almost pithy),

the French oak underpinning is not...

A cool-climate mix of three great Chardonnay regional sources – fulfilling all palate flavour and structural expectations.

A wonderful union, an enlightened blend.

Vintage conditions

2019 Vintage

Tasmania experienced typically plentiful winter rainfall, however spring began quite dry with September well down on the long-term average. Generally warm spring temperatures were recorded with no significant frost events reported. Summer was very warm and very dry, conditions that prevailed through to harvest. The Adelaide Hills growing season rainfall was below average, however good falls in June and August ensured optimal soil moisture levels for budburst. Cold, wet and windy weather set in during flowering and in contrast to some warmer regions, Adelaide Hills vines were well placed to see off the summer heat spikes with few issues. Tumbarumba had significant heavy rainfalls in November. Conditions were generally hot in summer, with two heatwaves in January mitigated by cooler spells in-between. The growing season finished well, with mild conditions leading into vintage. Chardonnay displayed strong varietal character and retained good natural acidity across the three regions.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 13%, pH: 3.15
Alc/Vol: 13%, pH: 3.15
Maturation
Eight months in French oak barriques (35% new)
Eight months in French oak barriques (35% new)

The Bin 311 Story

Bin 311 was first vintaged in 2005. True to House Style, Bin 311 Chardonnay takes advantage of the classification system and flow down of high-grade fruit, including material initially earmarked for Yattarna Chardonnay. Although primarily based on Tumbarumba fruit until recent years, the style is not based on terroir, but on a high altitude/low latitude cool-climate fruit profile.

Discover Collection
Search