The 1998 Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay is a rare mature release from the Hunter Valley, showcasing the evolution of one of Australia’s benchmark Chardonnays. Sourced from the historic Short Flat vineyard, this vintage reveals a beautifully developed bouquet of ripe peach, melon, grilled nuts, and subtle honeyed tones, layered with hints of struck flint and creamy oak.
The palate is richly textured yet balanced, offering stone fruit depth, nougat, and gentle spice, harmonised by a soft acidity that has carried it gracefully through decades of aging. Elegant and long, this wine epitomises the cellar-worthy nature of Vat 47.
Serving & Cellaring:
Best enjoyed alongside roast chicken, lobster, or mushroom risotto. Fully mature and drinking beautifully now, with lingering richness and finesse.