Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon 2018
Price: 60,00€
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 iconic wine region of New South Wales and one of the oldest in Australia. This is where the story of Australian wine began in the 19th century, and where a unique tradition lives on. The region is especially famous for two styles that have become classics: oak aged Chardonnay and dry, bright, taut Sémillon.
Produced since the 1870s, Hunter Valley Sémillon is seen as the purest expression of the grape in the New World. The best examples, such as those from Tyrrell's, are known for their crystalline freshness when young and their incredible 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.