{"product_id":"pierro-vr-chardonnay-2022","title":"Pierro VR Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePierro’s VRT Chardonnay sits among the most distinctive and sought-after expressions from one of Margaret River’s benchmark producers. Where the classic Pierro Chardonnay is already known for its richness, texture and power, VRT takes things into even more focused territory, drawn from a very small parcel and produced in tiny quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2022 release shows the layered, deeply flavoured style that has made Pierro Chardonnay so highly regarded. White peach, nectarine, lemon curd and grapefruit sit alongside cashew, nougat, struck match, fine oak spice and a subtle savoury edge. There is generosity here, but also precision, with the fruit held in check by bright acidity and a long mineral line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe palate is powerful and textural, with ripe stone fruit, citrus oil, toasted hazelnut and creamy lees complexity carried by a firm, structured frame. Oak is present but well integrated, adding breadth and polish without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, savoury and finely detailed, showing both immediate appeal and serious cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA superb Margaret River Chardonnay from one of the region’s great names. Drink now with richer seafood, roast chicken or creamy pasta, or cellar over the medium to long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\"The Pierro VR Chardonnay is the last premium Chardonnay of the region to be released each year. It's not released every year, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sad about that. I respect the decision to only highlight suitable\/excellent years, but I do wish it was a mainstay. The 2022 Vintage Reserve Chardonnay is \u003cstrong\u003eeverything I hope it would be.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is nutty, complex, profoundly weighty and powerful, with chamomile flowers (I feel this is the vintage shining through), yellow fruit and exceptional length.\u003cstrong class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is one of the most magnificent Chardonnays in Australia.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Another sensational Peterkin chardonnay that displays the winery and vineyard DNA of richness and texture. It's a powerful statement from this vintage which produced fruit of great intensity. It shows on the palate, but then the use of oak holds it in, and the crunchy slightly chalky cracked seashell acidity brings it even closer. Very long palate is keenly defined. A beauty. Cellar 12 years.\"\u003cstrong\u003e  98 Points - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Jordan, Ray Jordan Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45077323972808,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3790\/4328\/files\/file.png?v=1778033769","url":"https:\/\/www.boccaccio.com.au\/products\/pierro-vr-chardonnay-2022","provider":" Boccaccio Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}