Rochford Single Vineyard ‘Dans les Bois’ Chardonnay 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

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‘Dans les Bois’ translates from French into ‘In the Woods’

93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2023

“…A bright green gold. Aromas of ripe stone fruits and some spice from the oak, which is sitting discreetly in the background. Generous and mouth-filling but still well balanced, this is the most approachable of Rochford’s impressive suite of single-vineyard chardonnays from 2021.” – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

Tasting Notes: This upper Yarra Chardonnay has scents of white peach, apple pie pastry, cinnamon spice and orange blossom florals with some lit candles underlying. The palate is loaded with stone fruit, lemon curd, croissant, juicy pear and some savoury lees influence. The texture is both soft and refreshing with a small squeeze of limey acidity to close.

Winemaking Notes: Hand-picked on the 25th March

Vinification & Elevage: Fruit was whole bunch pressed directly to French oak barriques (20% new) for primary fermentation. 50% of the blend underwent malolactic conversion with no lees stiring. 9 months on lees in oak.

Viticultural Notes: Chardonnay clone: 95

The grapes for this wine are from a vineyard in Gembrook and is the southernmost vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Whilst known for its volcanic derived red soils, this vineyard sits on a Granite outcrop. These quartz rich soils are perfect for growing high quality Chardonnay.

2021 was a welcome return to ideal growing conditions here in the Yarra Valley. A prolonged, classical season allowed for brilliant definition of flavour across our range.

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About Rochford Wines

Rochford Wines begins with owner and CEO Helmut Konecsny, who has always been the driving force behind this dynamic wine business since first purchasing the land in 2002. A family business at heart, Helmut’s passion for Yarra Valley wine, great food, service and entertainment has seen Rochford expand exponentially over the years.

After many years in the corporate world both in Australia and overseas, Helmut purchased a vineyard in Macedon Ranges where the concept for Rochford Wines first began. While still commuting to his corporate obligations and managing the vineyard, the opportunity to purchase ‘Eyton on the Yarra’ came to Helmut’s attention. With its old vine plantings, proximity to Melbourne and Highway frontage, the potential to develop the site into something truly special was immediately apparent. And so, Rochford Wines of the Yarra Valley was born.

Now producing award-winning wines, Rochford encompasses three vineyard sites, two restaurants, a weddings and functions venue and a huge 12,000 capacity outdoor concert amphitheater. The dreams Helmut had for Rochford Wines are being realized; A place that captivates the senses and provide memorable experiences for all who visit.

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