The 2022 Balgownie Estate Bendigo Chardonnay is a rich and refined Victorian Chardonnay that combines generous fruit with elegant structure and minerality. Crafted using wild fermentation in French oak and aged on lees for added texture, it opens with expressive aromas of white peach, pear and Meyer lemon, layered with notes of nougat, roasted almonds and subtle spice.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a silky, creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity and fine mineral tension. Citrus, stone fruit and gentle oak complexity flow into a long, polished and beautifully structured finish.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent cool-climate Chardonnay for customers who enjoy richer, textural styles with balance and restraint rather than heavy buttery oak. Elegant yet generous, it offers impressive depth and sophistication while remaining highly food-friendly. Drink now or over the next 4–6 years. Perfect with roast chicken, lobster, creamy pasta, grilled seafood or mushroom dishes.
