2024 Bannockburn Grigsby Chardonnay

Bannockburn has long been one of Australia’s benchmark producers of Chardonnay, and the Grigsby block shows exactly why. Planted in 2007 on clay over basalt and limestone, and farmed organically, this vineyard has quickly earned its place alongside the estate’s most prized sites.

The 2024 release was handpicked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented wild in French oak, with just enough new barrels to add polish without stepping on the fruit. Full malo and ten months on lees bring texture and savoury depth, but the core of citrus and stone fruit remains bright and focused.

What you get is a Chardonnay that’s layered, precise and quietly powerful - the sort of wine that makes you understand why Bannockburn has become such a touchstone for Victorian Chardonnay. It’s compelling without trying too hard, and proof that this producer is still at the very top of its game.

96+ points
"Will be even better when it opens up over the next two to three years. Tops."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)