COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Penfolds
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penfolds Max's Chardonnay is a tribute to Max Schubert, the first Chief Winemaker at Penfolds and the visionary behind Grange. This wine is produced from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The Adelaide Hills is recognized for its cool climate, which is conducive to producing refined white wines. The 2024 vintage was characterized by specific weather patterns that impacted the yield but contributed to the quality of the grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Max Schubert, the creator of Penfolds' iconic Grange.
Fact 02
Adelaide Hills is known for its cool climate, ideal for quality Chardonnay.
Fact 03
The 2024 vintage had a smaller yield but higher quality grapes.
Fact 04
Penfolds has a winemaking history dating back to 1844.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Penfolds Max's Chardonnay involves fermenting fruit parcels in a mix of stainless steel and seasoned French oak. Partial malolactic fermentation and time spent on lees, with stirring (battonage), are utilized to develop mid-palate texture and creaminess while maintaining freshness. The wine is then aged for seven months in French oak barriques, with a small proportion of new oak and the balance in seasoned barrels.
