Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2020
Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (Australia, Australia), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolney Estate Chardonnay 2022 Bolney Wine Estate · England | £29.95 | |||
| Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2023 Jordan · Stellenbosch | £30.13 | |||
| Davis Bynum River West Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 Davis Bynum · California | £30.23 | |||
| Larry Cherubino Uovo Chardonnay 2024 Larry Cherubino · Western Australia | £29.63 |
Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2020 is a cool-climate Chardonnay sourced primarily from Tasmania, Piccadilly and Henty, with fruit selected to reflect a leaner, precision-driven style aligned with Penfolds’ white-wine program. The wine is fermented and matured for around eight months in French oak barriques, 41 % new, with minimal filtration. Alcohol sits at approximately 13 %, with high natural acidity and low pH contributing to its tension and structure. The profile is dry and medium-bodied, showing citrus and stone-fruit flavours supported by subtle lees character and restrained oak. Acidity is a defining feature, giving the wine a linear, mineral feel and a persistent finish. Bin 311 2020 is approachable now but has the balance and concentration to develop well over the medium term.