De Bortoli

Reserve Release Yarra Valley Chardonnay

9.37 ratings

9.32 pro ratings

Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia

Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

Top Notes For

9.0

Solid chardy, nice balance of tannins followed by a nice mineral after taste with slight sweetness

Solid chardy, nice balance of tannins followed by a nice mineral after taste with slight sweetness

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2015

9.2

Delicious as always

Delicious as always

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014

9.2

Lovely balance. Finely chiseled cheek bones. Classy Chardonnay

Lovely balance. Finely chiseled cheek bones. Classy Chardonnay

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2014

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.5

Absolutely excellent chardonnay; totally opposite to the fruity brigade that dominates reviewers' minds; this is restraint, mealy, wheaten nose; great maturity though lime green at 7 yrs; 12% alc, hand sorted, mature vines meaning 35+ I guess; taut and true to light- medium category of this variety; has dignity not brashness; long ager too; paired with seafood bouillabaisse; #drinkoz #victorianwine #yarravalley #dixonscreek #debortoli #chardonnay #reserverelease #2008 #12% #maturewine #maturingchardonnay #maturevines

Absolutely excellent chardonnay; totally opposite to the fruity brigade that dominates reviewers' minds; this is restraint, mealy, wheaten nose; great maturity though lime green at 7 yrs; 12% alc, hand sorted, mature vines meaning 35+ I guess; taut and true to light- medium category of this variety; has dignity not brashness; long ager too; paired with seafood bouillabaisse; #drinkoz #victorianwine #yarravalley #dixonscreek #debortoli #chardonnay #reserverelease #2008 #12% #maturewine #maturingchardonnay #maturevines

Aug 9th, 2015

Kurt Van Keppel

9.8

Kurt had this 10 years ago

Kurt had this 10 years ago

Apr 24th, 2015

S. Petter Lyngstadaas

8.9

S. had this 10 years ago

S. had this 10 years ago

Mar 6th, 2015

9.4

David had this 10 years ago

David had this 10 years ago

Nov 24th, 2014