The Best Chardonnays from Australia
Chardonnay is the most prominent white wine variety around the globe. Australia, being no exception, is home to around 21,400 hectares of plantings spread across the continent. Australian Chardonnay is constantly evolving, showing off its exciting and wildly diverse styles. From oak-aged Chardonnays revealing tropical notes of pineapple and creamy coconut to complex traditional method sparkling expressions. Australia has it all. Here is Falstaff’s selection of the best.
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2020 Shaw + Smith M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Shaw + Smith
Adelaide Hills,
Mount Lofty Ranges,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13,5%
98
2020 Yattarna Bin 144 Chardonnay
Penfolds
Adelaide,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
98
2018 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay
Leeuwin Estate Winery
Margaret River,
South West Australia,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13,5%
98
2020 Tolpuddle Vineyard Tasmania Chardonnay
Tolpuddle Vineyard
Tasmania,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
97
2022 2023 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
South Australia,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
96
2022 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
South Australia,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
96
2021 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Giant Steps
Yarra Valley,
Port Phillip,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
12,5%
96
2019 Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay
Tapanappa Wines
Adelaide Hills,
Mount Lofty Ranges,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
96
2018 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
96
2017 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
96
2002 Art Series Chardonnay
Leeuwin Estate Winery
Margaret River,
South West Australia,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
14%
96
2023 Reserve Bin A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Penfolds
Adelaide Hills,
Mount Lofty Ranges,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13,6%
95
2020 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
95
2020 Tolpuddle Chardonnay
Tolpuddle Vineyard
Tasmania,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
95
2019 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
95
2014 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
95
2012 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
95
2010 Kevin John Chardonnay
Cullen Wines
Margaret River,
South West Australia,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
95
2008 Bin 144 Yattarna Chardonnay
Penfolds
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
13%
95
2024 Reserve Bin A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
Penfolds
Adelaide Hills,
Mount Lofty Ranges,
Australia
White Wine
Chardonnay
12,5%
94