# Lambert Chardonnay (2021)

- **Producer:** Luke Lambert Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Victoria, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, white blossom, lemon, apricot, peach, struck match

## About this wine

The Lambert Chardonnay 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Producer Luke Lambert follows a minimalist, hands-off winemaking philosophy, focusing on purity and site-driven characteristics. The grapes are sourced from a high-altitude, east-facing section of the Denton Vineyard, grown in thin granitic soils on vines approximately 19-22 years old. Farming practices are described as 'practicing organic'. The wine is produced in small batches, with a total production of around 500 cases.

## Interesting facts

- Fruit sourced from vines aged 19-22 years.
- Vineyard practices are 'practicing organic'.
- Fermented using wild yeasts.
- Aged in large, old French oak foudres.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and vibrant acidity make it a versatile partner for a range of dishes. Its minerality and subtle savory notes complement seafood and poultry, while its structure can cut through richer sauces and stand up to earthy flavors like mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The Lambert Chardonnay 2021 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The fruit is pressed as whole bunches and undergoes wild fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for approximately 8 months in seasoned French foudres, which are large format oak barrels (2000-liter or larger, 30+ year old). Minimal sulfur is used, with a Total SO2 of 80 ppm. Production volumes are limited to around 500 cases.