{"product_id":"2025-bannockburn-chardonnay-magnum-1500ml","title":"2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay Magnum (1500ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Bannockburn Chardonnay Magnum is a collector-worthy release from one of Australia’s most iconic Chardonnay producers. Sourced from estate vineyards planted between 1976 and 2016 across Olive Tree Hill, Winery Block, Stuart Block, Grigsby and Kelly Lane, the wine reflects Bannockburn’s renowned combination of mature vines, limestone-rich soils and cool-climate precision. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage was the earliest harvest in Bannockburn’s history, producing a wine of remarkable concentration, clarity and freshness. Hand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in French oak (25% new), with 70% malolactic fermentation and 10 months of lees ageing. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose shows white peach, nectarine, grapefruit and lemon curd layered with cedar, cashew, oatmeal, nougat and subtle flinty complexity. The palate is both powerful and precise, combining ripe stone fruit and citrus with gentle creaminess, vibrant acidity and a distinctive saline mineral edge. The finish is long, energetic and beautifully composed. Campbell Mattinson awarded the wine 96 points, describing it as a Chardonnay of exceptional flavour intensity, persistence and balance. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnum format offers significant ageing advantages, evolving more slowly and gracefully than standard bottles while preserving freshness and complexity over time. For a wine of Bannockburn’s pedigree, 1500ml is considered an ideal format for both cellaring and special occasions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, Bannockburn Chardonnay remains one of the benchmarks of Australian Chardonnay and a genuine rival to top white Burgundy. Compared to many Margaret River examples, it is more savoury and mineral-driven; compared to Yarra Valley Chardonnay, it offers greater power and textural depth while retaining superb precision. The 2025 vintage is shaping up as one of the estate’s finest releases, with Bannockburn itself describing the 2025 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay releases as among the best they have ever produced. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink from 2026 onwards or cellar comfortably for 12–15+ years, with the magnum format potentially extending that window even further. Perfect with lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken and fine seafood cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wine More Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361121665339,"sku":"26225-1500","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2025BannockburnChardonnay.jpg?v=1781687060","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2025-bannockburn-chardonnay-magnum-1500ml","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}