Bethany Wines of Barossa
First Village Chardonnay 2024
First Village Chardonnay 2024
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With fruit from the Barossa and high Eden Valleys this Chardonnay displays bright citrus and apple fruit profiles with a clean and juicy plate of orchard fruits, subtle spicy oak and textural length.
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Wine Details
Winemaking
Night picked, destemmed and pressed to stainless steel with 10% new French oak for cool fermentation of 10-14 days. Lees stirring for approx. 2 months post ferment before being allowed to settle naturally and continue to gain weight and freshness through contact with the lees.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Straw gold with green highlights
Aroma
Subtle, beguiling nose of white nectarine, jasmine florals, summer meadows and white linen
Palate
The palate is densely packed with flavour and texture. Sweet greengage plums and fresh figs are balanced by granny smith apple skins and a squeeze of Lisbon lemons. The palate has depth of flavour and length with a combination of fresh apple cider and fine velvet textural elements giving great structure and style.
Food Pairing
Roast chicken, baked fish and antipasto dishes.
Notes
Viticulture
A decently wet 2022 ensured a late start to the growing season than average for vintage 2023 with minimal soil moisture pressure. Rainfall during the harvest period presented some challenges in the vineyard but the sloping windy nature of the majority of the Bethany sites ensured that with care and attention significant disease events were avoided. Yields were average to above average and the balance and quality arising from such a balanced and extended growing period is exceptional. Whites retained lovely natural acid and exciting levels of aromatic intensity and concentration.
Ageing Potential
3-5 years
Technical
Alcohol: 13.2%
TA: 6.85
Reviews & Awards
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May, 2025
Wine Orbit
Sam Kim
Attractively fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows Gala apple, nectarine, and nougat nuances, followed by a succulent palate delivering smooth texture backed by juicy acidity, finishing refreshing and charming. At its best: now to 2029.
91 pts