Giaconda Estate Chardonnay Beechworth GI

Beechworth GI, Australia

From granite soils at 600m elevation; Australia's most Burgundian Chardonnay. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented in Burgundy barrels with indigenous yeasts; 10 months on lees with regular bâtonnage. White peach, hazelnuts, flint, and extraordinary mineral tension — the granite's signature. The wine that changed the world's perception of Australian white wine. Allocation-only.

Pairing intelligence

• fish course: Australian granite Chardonnay with Australia's finest crustacean; mineral depth and hazelnut oak elevate the delicate marron
• fish course: Giaconda's mineral intensity and weight are capable of meeting tuna's rich protein; tapenade bridges savoury depth
• dessert: Beechworth Chardonnay's white peach and hazelnut create a resonant dessert pairing with ricotta and grilled stone fruit