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    Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L
    Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L
    Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L
    Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L

    Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L

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      This Chardonnay is beautifully poised, detailed and focussed with pronounced fragrance and venosity... just delightful. A supple, lithe palate. So seamless, expressive and refined. The culmination of when great fruit meets simple winemaking. Sure, Bass Phillip wines are synonymous with Pinot Noir, but the Chardonnay is right up there with their best. Upon release Huon Hooke said the, "2019 Reserve Pinot Noir lived up to its reputation and price, with the breathtaking 2020 Premium Chardonnay level-pegging with it." 

      The 2019/2020 growing season was bookended by slightly cooler than average temperatures resulting in wines with great natural acidity. The fruit showed intensity and length, from below average yields. The approach of Jean-Marie and the new team at Bass Phillip has always been that this should be an evolution, not a revolution. Which is how the 2020 vintage should be anticipated, with a focus on precision, generosity and honouring mother nature.

      This Chardonnay is beautifully poised, detailed and focussed with pronounced fragrance and venosity... just delightful. A supple, lithe palate. So seamless, expressive and refined. The culmination of when great fruit meets simple winemaking. Sure, Bass Phillip wines are synonymous with Pinot Noir, but the Chardonnay is right up there with their best. Upon release Huon Hooke said the, "2019 Reserve Pinot Noir lived up to its reputation and price, with the breathtaking 2020 Premium Chardonnay level-pegging with it." 

      The 2019/2020 growing season was bookended by slightly cooler than average temperatures resulting in wines with great natural acidity. The fruit showed intensity and length, from below average yields. The approach of Jean-Marie and the new team at Bass Phillip has always been that this should be an evolution, not a revolution. Which is how the 2020 vintage should be anticipated, with a focus on precision, generosity and honouring mother nature.

      Maker

      Bass Phillip

      Varietal

      Chardonnay

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Gippsland, Victoria

      Vintage

      2020

      ABV

      14.1%

      Bottle size

      1500ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020 1.5L

      Mid-yellow colour, with a rich, multi-dimensional bouquet that incorporates creamy lees, cashew nut, nougat and peanut brittle, mealy and savoury, the opposite of simple primary fruit, while the palate is concentrated and powerful, driving and very long, with mouth-watering acidity in harmony with all of the wine's other components. A stunning wine with great density and gravitas. A thoroughly impressive chardonnay in a style that looks more towards Burgundy than Australia.

      — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 98 Points

      Bass Phillip

      The story of Bass Phillip began in the early 1970s when the first vineyard site was selected 15 kilometres south of Leongatha, based on climatic and topographical observations. The location benefits from South Gippsland's unique conditions—mountains to the north and the ocean to the south—creating the ideal environment for slow grape ripening. In 1998, a 7.5-hectare vineyard was planted in Leongatha’s hinterland, primarily featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with small plantings of Gewurztraminer and Nebbiolo. Together, these plantings total over 10 hectares of closely managed, low-yielding vines that produce wines with depth, length, and complexity.

      Bass Phillip has embraced organic practices since 1993 and biodynamic farming since 2002. The vineyard's natural processes, including no irrigation and meticulous canopy management, allow the terroir to shine in the wines. The deep, mineral-rich soils combined with South Gippsland's climate contribute to the unique flavour profile of Bass Phillip’s wines, which are made using minimal intervention and traditional winemaking methods. Founder Phillip Jones spent years refining his craft before entering the Australian market, where his Pinot Noirs have earned top accolades from both local and international critics. Today, Bass Phillip’s Pinot Noirs are among Australia’s most sought-after, sold on allocation and rarely seen on the secondary market.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Sweet Yellow Fruit, Cashew Nut, Sweet Oak

      Multi-dimensional bouquet that incorporates creamy lees, cashew nut, nougat and peanut brittle, mealy and savoury.

      PALATE
      Dense, Citrus and Stonefruit, Nougat

      This is fresh with acidity, encased in sweet oak, prettied with floral aromas and driven by stone fruit and lime.

      FINISH
      Lime, Mealy, Steely

      Concentrated and powerful, driving and very long, with mouth-watering acidity in harmony with all of the wine's other components.