2025 'Issys Whitlands High Plateau' Chardonnay

$52.00

Whitlands High Plateau, Victoria

Grown at 841 metres on the Whitlands High Plateau, Issys Chardonnay is a refined expression of this remarkable cool-climate site. Aromas of tight white pear and florals, wheat germ over orange blossom are complemented by subtle spice and mineral detail. The palate is both textured and precise, carrying impressive length and delicacy, leading to a gently pithy finish. Elegant now, with the structure and complexity to reward careful cellaring. Drink over the next 4 years or so.

Use offer code ROLLING6 to receive 10% off any 6 or 12 pack.

Whitlands High Plateau, Victoria

Grown at 841 metres on the Whitlands High Plateau, Issys Chardonnay is a refined expression of this remarkable cool-climate site. Aromas of tight white pear and florals, wheat germ over orange blossom are complemented by subtle spice and mineral detail. The palate is both textured and precise, carrying impressive length and delicacy, leading to a gently pithy finish. Elegant now, with the structure and complexity to reward careful cellaring. Drink over the next 4 years or so.

Use offer code ROLLING6 to receive 10% off any 6 or 12 pack.

 
“One of our favorite grape varieties to work with is Chardonnay. And 2025 was an exceptional vintage for this Victorian, alpine vineyard.”
— Matt East, Winemaker
 
 
 

  • Generally, warm and dry, but up here on the Whitlands High Plateau the season was nigh on perfect with very little disease pressure and just the right amount of rain to ensure optimum vineyard condition and physiological fruit ripeness at harvest

  • Hanpicked and sorted before processing only 2 tonnes of fine quality fruit. A single press load with the fruit being gently squeezed and juice run directly to 1 and 2 year old Burgundian 500L puncheons. Pressings were discarded and remaining juice was allowed to start ferment naturally. Keeping the temp cool, no higher than 24 degrees each barrel ticked through to dryness with regularly battonage in the latter stages to build mouth feel and ensure a dry ferment.

  • ALC: 12.7%

    Ph: 3.32

    TA: 7.4

    • 96 Points, 2027Halliday Wine Companion, Philip Rich