2024 Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay

When Jeffrey Grosset turns his hand to Chardonnay, he looks to the highest, coolest slopes of the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills. It’s here, in South Australia’s most delicate Chardonnay territory, that he crafts a wine of authority – precise, mineral, and built to last.

After a missed 2023, the vines bounced back in spectacular fashion in 2024, delivering fruit of pristine clarity and tension. Barrel fermented in French oak (40% new) with only partial malolactic, the result is a Chardonnay of both purity and presence. Citrus - lime, grapefruit, lemon peel - leads the way, supported by white peach, nougat, fennel, and a whisper of cashew. The palate is tightly wound, with powdery texture and a steely backbone that carries through to a long, energetic finish.

This isn’t about opulence or excess. It’s a Chardonnay that speaks of altitude and geology, with oak neatly tucked into the background. Approachable in its youth for those who like their wines racy and precise, it’s also set for a long life in the cellar, with Tyson Stelzer predicting a drinking window through 2039.

A standout release and quite possibly the finest Grosset Chardonnay yet.