The 2024 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay is a beautifully refined expression of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay, bringing together premium fruit from the estate's finest vineyards across North Merricks and Main Ridge. Each parcel is handpicked, whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in a combination of new and seasoned French oak, with partial malolactic fermentation and ten months on lees to build texture while preserving freshness and site expression. The nose is elegant and layered, revealing aromas of poached pear, white peach and green apple alongside lemon zest, subtle vanilla, struck flint and delicate chalky minerality.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a creamy, finely textured mouthfeel balanced by vibrant natural acidity and impressive mineral drive. Bright citrus and stone fruit flavours are complemented by subtle oak, savoury complexity and a lingering saline edge, leading to a long, precise finish of exceptional purity and finesse. Powerful yet restrained, this is a classic cool-climate Chardonnay with outstanding balance and the structure to evolve beautifully in bottle over the next decade.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay is a beautifully poised Chardonnay that combines freshness, texture and elegant complexity. Pair it with grilled lobster, pan-seared scallops, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto or mature Comté. Enjoy now with a short decant, or cellar confidently through 2034+.
