Ten Minutes by Tractor Judd Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Single-vineyard Chardonnay from the Judd site on white clay over limestone; the most mineral and tightly structured of the Three Vineyards range. White peach, citrus blossom, almond, and flint minerality with creamy texture from partial malolactic. Needs 3–5 years to fully integrate. Rivals Mâcon-level Chardonnay in quality.

Pairing intelligence

• fish course: Australian shellfish with Australian Chardonnay; the nutty brown butter echoes the wine's almond and barrel ferment
• fish course: Maritime Chardonnay's citrus and mineral are natural with delicate flatfish; fennel echoes anise herb notes
• starter: Judd Chardonnay's creamy texture and acidity beautifully match the milky burrata with ripe tomato acidity