Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018
Price: 50,00€
DESCRIPTION
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018 is sourced from the estate's oldest blocks, planted in 1923 and grown on ungrafted vines without irrigation. The 2018 vintage, marked by dry and warm conditions, yielded a wine of great concentration. It features 12% ABV, pH 3.10, and 6.59 g/L total acidity. Aging potential of 15 years and more.
On the nose, an expression of fresh citrus, candied lemon, and zest, backed by a discreet mineral note. On the palate, dense and structured, with ripe yet precise fruit, a supple texture balanced by a well-integrated acidity, and a long, saline finish signaling great aging potential. Pairs well with a roasted sea bass with lemon beurre blanc or scallops with celery purée.
Tyrrell's, with a 160-year winemaking tradition, is led by Bruce Tyrrell (fourth generation) and Jane, John, and Chris (fifth generation) in the Hunter Valley. Their exceptional 108-hectare vineyard is home to 7 of the region's 11 oldest ungrafted blocks.
REGION
Hunter Valley
Australia
The Hunter Valley is the flagship wine region of New South Wales and one of the oldest in Australia. It is here that the story of Australian wine began in the 19th century—and where a unique winemaking tradition continues to thrive. The region is especially renowned for two iconic styles: oak-aged Chardonnay and dry, vibrant, and taut Semillon.
The latter, produced since the 1870s, is considered the purest expression of the grape variety in the New World. The best Hunter Valley Semillons, such as those from Tyrrell’s, are known for their crystalline freshness in their youth and their remarkable ageing potential, developing notes of honey, toast, and beeswax over time.
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A denser and more concentrated wine, with a beautiful mineral freshness that shows great promise for aging.
