{"product_id":"leconfield-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Leconfield Chardonnay 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"o-h c-tasting__description-main-author\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Elegant Coonawarra Chardonnay with nectarine, vanilla, citrus and mineral freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Chardonnay 2024 is a polished Coonawarra white with ripe stone fruit, subtle French oak and a bright mineral finish. Chardonnay has a long history at Leconfield, where the vines are planted in a lower part of the vineyard to capture the cool climate character of the site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage shows ripe nectarine, citrus, gentle vanilla and complex yeast notes, with a medium bodied palate and persistent stone fruit flavour. French oak adds texture and polish, while the crisp acidity keeps everything fresh and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe nectarine, citrus, stone fruit, complex yeast notes, vanilla and subtle French oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied and textured with nectarine, lemon, stone fruit, gentle creaminess, oak spice and fine acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright and persistent with citrus, stone fruit and a clean mineral line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 92 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eA wine that circles delicate yellow citrus and just-ripe orchard fruit. White peach, yellow plum and sunflowers. A slinky acid line with lemon icing and bee pollen. Supported by fine new oak. Finishes crisp, with plenty of clarity. An impressive linear style from Coonawarra. Leconfield's white wine line up is savvy indeed. Shantel Wale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe chilled at around 10 to 12 degrees. Enjoy with seared salmon, roast chicken, eggplant lasagne, creamy pasta, seafood, soft cheeses, Mediterranean salads or grilled vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield is situated in the heart of Coonawarra, one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. While Coonawarra is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, its cool climate conditions also allow Chardonnay to develop freshness, natural acidity and elegant fruit expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate was established in 1974 by Sydney Hamilton, one of Australia’s respected winemaking figures. Over time, Leconfield has become known for distinctive wines that reflect the region’s Terra Rossa soils over limestone, careful vineyard work and classic Australian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay was harvested in the cool of the morning, then pressed immediately. Most of the wine comes from free run juice, with a small portion of lightly pressed wine included for added depth. Fermentation and maturation took place in French oak, with lees stirring during eight months in barrel to build texture, flavour and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeconfield Chardonnay 2024 is perfect to enjoy now for its fresh stone fruit and citrus character. It will also gain extra complexity over the next 4 to 5 years under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leconfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coonawarra, South Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry white wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Planted in 1985 and 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eight months in French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Medal, Limestone Coast Wine Show 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":48849712611545,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Leconfield_Chardonnay_2024_750ml.png?v=1783225797","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/leconfield-chardonnay-2024-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}