2017 Yarraloch La Cosette Chardonnay

When the man who knows Aussie wines, particularly Yarra Valley Chardonnay, like the back of his hand tells us this white is a well-made, long and balanced Chardonnay from the region in question, we take notice.

And beyond that, we take stock. A sommelier-favourite found on the great wine lists of Melbourne, the Yarraloch La Cossette Chardonnay 2017 has been made with particular care and precision.

Yarraloch have ensured this fruit from the Dixon’s Creek subregion is whole bunch pressed with fermentation in both stainless steel and old French oak. You’ll taste grapefruit and a bright apple cleanliness despite the extended lees contact.

Balance indeed. So save yourself a surcharge at Melbourne’s best, make yourself a seafood paella and crack open a bottle of this gem. Bliss.