By Farr GC Cote Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

By Farr GC Côte Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is the pinnacle expression of the Farr family’s craft, drawn from close-planted, high-density vines that trace the exposed hillsides of their Côte vineyards in Geelong. Each slope—North, North-East, and East—reveals a unique geological identity, from red-brown loam with buckshot stones to black volcanic earth threaded with limestone. Together, these parcels form the estate’s tribute to Gary Charles Farr, whose four decades of innovation and viticultural precision shaped the benchmark for cool-climate Australian Chardonnay.

Vinified with meticulous restraint, the 2024 GC Côte delivers both concentration and clarity. The bouquet lifts with roasted hazelnut, lemon curd, and subtle marzipan, unfolding into layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus, and Chantilly cream. On the palate, the wine is poised and textural, with seamless acidity framing its depth and length. Fermentation and ageing in French oak impart quiet complexity rather than overt richness, allowing the site’s mineral drive to define the finish.

A study in balance and longevity, this Chardonnay reflects the nuance of its côte exposures and the assured touch of the Farr family. It is compelling in its youth yet built for graceful evolution, an ideal match for butter-poached lobster, roast chicken, or aged Comté.