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Kooyong Single Block Faultline Chardonnay 2021

Name: Kooyong Single Block Faultline Chardonnay 2021
SKU: xBK 731270-21
Price: 274.02 GBP
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A Highly Acclaimed Single-Block Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula

Discover the elegance and complexity of the Kooyong Single Block Faultline Chardonnay 2021, a limited-production wine sourced from a 0.5-hectare parcel of 26-year-old vines within the acclaimed Faultline block on the Mornington Peninsula. This vintage highlights the distinct terroir of the site, where less ironstone and deeper clay soils result in a rich, earthy expression and a fuller palate, setting it apart from the neighbouring Farrago block.

Traditional Winemaking with a Minimal Intervention Approach

Grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed directly into French oak barriques (20% new oak). Fermentation was spontaneous, guided by native yeasts, and the wine was matured on lees for 11 months without battonage. It was racked just once before bottling, with no fining and minimal filtration, preserving its natural character and structure.

Tasting Notes: Kooyong Faultline Chardonnay 2021

This Chardonnay opens with vibrant citrus aromatics—lemon peel, white nectarine, and grapefruit—intertwined with delicate white florals and flinty minerality. Underneath lies a subtle touch of spice, almond meal, and nougat lees complexity. The palate is refined and powerful, with grapefruit and lime leading the way. Creamy mascarpone, almond, and saline minerality add layers of texture. Finely etched acidity gives the wine a linear, mineral-driven finish that is both mouthwatering and long-lasting.

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Award-Winning Quality and Cellaring Potential

This is a wine of exceptional pedigree and structure, ideal for both drinking now and cellaring for 8–12 years. The 2021 vintage benefits from low yields and cool growing conditions, delivering outstanding concentration, purity, and aging potential

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Recent Awards and Reviews

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion (Jane Faulkner): “Stylish, classy chardy… shimmering with lemon, white nectarine, spice, and superfine acidity.”
96 Points – Wine Pilot (Jeni Port): “Deep-veined flavour, textural, nutty and cool-climate driven. A wine with long life ahead.”
95 Points – The Wine Front (Gary Walsh): “Bright and unctuous, lime and almond, with impressive intensity and grip.”
95 Points – The Real Review (Stuart Knox): “Detailed and lively, white peach and minerality with layered complexity.”

Customer Reviews

Verified Buyer – David S., London
“Brilliantly complex Chardonnay with citrus purity and saline length. Worth every penny.”

Verified Buyer – Rebecca W., Manchester
“I’ve cellared the 2019 and 2020; the 2021 might be the best yet. Amazing structure and poise.”

Verified Buyer – Liam H., Bristol
“Superb wine. Tastes like top white Burgundy with an Australian soul. Highly recommended.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kooyong Faultline Chardonnay 2021 good for cellaring?

Yes. With its structure, acidity, and depth, this wine will evolve beautifully over the next decade.

How is the 2021 vintage different from 2020 and 2022?

The 2021 vintage reflects cooler growing conditions and lower yields, offering enhanced acidity, refined texture, and longevity, compared to the more expressive 2022 and softer 2020.

Where is Kooyong Faultline Chardonnay made?

It is crafted in the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria—one of Australia’s premier cool-climate wine regions.

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Technical Specifications

Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Winemaking: Whole-bunch pressed, native fermentation, 11 months on lees in French oak
Fining/Filtration: None/minimal
Cellaring: Drink now to 2033

Additional Info

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Price	£228.35
Featured Product	No
Country	Australia
Vintage	2021
Bottles Per Case	6
Bottle Size (cl)	75
Winery	Kooyong was established in the late 1990s, but its modern incarnation can be traced to its acquisition in 2004 by the Gjergja family; success duly followed, and its growing reputation was cemented in 2012, when it was named as James Halliday’s ‘Winery of the Year’. Given the Given Mornington Peninsula’s reputation for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it should come as no surprise that some inspiration is taken from Burgundy, but these wines are very much examples of the regional style, with freshness, elegance and balance at the fore. The approach both in the vineyards and the winery is minimalist, with the combination of low-input agriculture and low-intervention winemaking producing wines of real character and purity.