Penfolds Max's Chardonnay is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert 1948-1975, a legend in Penfolds history. Max's constant pursuit of excellence paved the way for those who followed in his footsteps and also allowed the status and heritage of Penfolds to grow.
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\nMax's Chardonnay displays the Penfolds stamp' inspired by Max Schubert.
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\nColour
\nVery pale straw.
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\nNose
\nAt once, inimitably Adelaide Hills aromatics… White stone fruits, notably peach & nectarine.
\nA suggestion of fig and spice – no doubt the clove aromatics arising from maturation in small French oak barriques.
\nThis oak mirrors sweet and cedary characters with nuances of almond.
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\nPalate
\nStone fruits persist amid a pistachio nougat-like creaminess, more than likely derived from extended time on yeast lees.
\nUp-front oak tannins and long, lingering acidity combine to create an enticing phenolic grip', enhancing the overall structure of the palate.
\nDelightfully approachable. Why wait?
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\nOrigin: Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
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\nMaturation: 32% new French oak, 60% seasoned French oak and 8% seasoned vats for 9 months.
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\nVariety: Chardonnay.
