Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2023 wine bottle – old vines South Gippsland Chardonnay with cream label and yellow wax seal
Back label of Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2023 – South Gippsland old vines white wine with winemaker notes and vintage details

Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2023

Cellar or drinkWhite wineAustralia97 points - Huon Hooke, The Real ReviewCorkNew release

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Bass Phillip is one of Australia’s most revered Chardonnay producers, with its Premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay recognised as Classified (Second Growth) in the Langton’s Classification. But for those wanting to experience the house style without the 'premium' price tag, the Estate Chardonnay is your ticket in.

The 2023 vintage shows exactly why this Gippsland-based icon has a cult following: citrus, white peach, struck match, and subtle oak spice, all wrapped in fine acidity and a creamy, elegant texture. It’s precise, expressive, and beautifully balanced—crafted with the same low-intervention, high-attention approach as its top-tier siblings.

For Chardonnay lovers, this is a seriously good bottle from one of Australia’s greatest Chardonnay names—without having to break the bank... too much.

Drink window,2025 to 2029
Type,White wine
Varietals,Chardonnay
Vintage,2023
ABV,13.2%
Country,Australia
Region,Victoria
Sub region,Gippsland
Bottle size,750ml
Bottle closure,Cork

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Flavour & structure
Stone fruitOak & vanillaCreamy textureBalanced
Food pairing
Seafood & fishChicken & poultryCheese

What the experts say about this wine

Full, brassy tinted yellow colour. There are oxidative aromas of malt, toast, butter and marzipan. Full bodied and rich, ample and generous, finishing with well-balanced tannin grip. It's big and generous but arguably lacks a little in freshness and brightness. It presents as oxidatively made style, a bit outside the Australian mainstream, more like a Burgundy. The palate has wonderful richness and depth of flavour. Truly impressive.

Always a gold hue to the Premium, albeit bright and light. Complex and detailed, savoury in outlook with spicy oak, clotted cream and nutty lees, a touch of lemon juice and pith and neat phenolics throughout with a gentle tug on the finish. There’s a slight oxidative note within, adding another layer of detail. Impressive. Distinctly Bass Phillip.

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