The Chapoutier family has long been known as a leading light in the Rhône Valley. Still, in 1997, Michel Chapoutier expanded its horizons into the New World, specifically the Australian region of Victoria. Initially making wines in conjunction with renowned local wineries such Jasper Hill and Giaconda, in 2009, Chapoutier purchased the Shays Flat and Landsborough Valley estates in the Australian Pyrenees, giving birth to the wholly owned Domaine Tournon. Unsurprisingly, the focus is on Shiraz, which, under Chapoutier’s skilled hand, manages to evoke the minerality and elegance of the Northern Rhône whilst still expressing the soil and climate of Victoria.

Shallow fersialitic soils derived from quaternary alluviums of clays on shales and siltstones (primary age) with inclusions of quartz. Due to their southern exposure, the plots are subject to cool winds, which emphasizes the freshness of the Chardonnay, as well as its acidity and minerality.