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Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2021
£170.59
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £28.43 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
xBK731255-21
???? Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2021 – Mornington Peninsula, Australia
ABV: 13.0%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Case Size: 6 x 75cl
Style: Dry, Textural Chardonnay
Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Producer: Kooyong Wines
???? Tasting Notes
The Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2021 is a striking cool-climate Chardonnay crafted from hand-selected parcels grown in the Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula. On the nose, this wine offers fragrant aromas of grapefruit zest, fresh pear, and white nectarine, subtly enhanced by hints of almond meal, nougat, and a creamy, nutty undertone. Delicate flinty notes and soft oak spice bring aromatic finesse.
On the palate, Clonale is refined yet vibrant, with flavours of lime, citrus blossom, and juicy white stone fruits. Lees ageing contributes a creamy texture, while a fine phenolic grip and bright, zesty acidity provide structure and a refreshing, lingering finish.
???? Winemaking & Style
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Fermentation: Wild yeast
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Maturation: Aged on lees
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Philosophy: Minimal intervention
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Style: Dry, elegant, and textural with precision and energy
????️ Food Pairing Suggestions
Pairs beautifully with:
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Roast chicken with herbs
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Grilled king prawns or scallops
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Creamy mushroom or seafood pasta
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Goat’s cheese or soft-rind cheeses
Fermented with wild yeasts in French oak barriques (7% new) and aged for nine months without stirring (battonage), this wine reflects minimal intervention winemaking and true vineyard character. It was bottled unfined and minimally filtered to preserve its purity.
A benchmark Australian Chardonnay with Burgundian influence, yet distinctly regional – fresh, elegant, and beautifully balanced.
Crafted from fruit grown in Kooyong’s Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards, the 2021 Clonale was whole-bunch pressed into French oak barriques (7% new) and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured on lees without battonage and was bottled unfiltered and unfined, showcasing a minimal-intervention approach that highlights purity and regional character.
This is a Chardonnay that speaks of place—refined, expressive, and unmistakably Mornington Peninsula.
| Price | £142.16 |
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| Country | Australia |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| Winery | Founded in the late 1990s and acquired by the Gjergja family in 2004, Kooyong has since become a standout producer in the Mornington Peninsula. Named James Halliday’s Winery of the Year in 2012, Kooyong is celebrated for its restrained, terroir-driven expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Embracing sustainable viticulture and a low-intervention philosophy, Kooyong wines reflect purity, freshness, and finesse – making them some of the most sought-after examples of modern Australian winemaking. |
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