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Below & Above

Pemberton Chardonnay 2018 – Museum Release!

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$49.00

Below & Above Chardonnay delivered in perth

6 left in stock!

$49.00

Below & Above

Pemberton Chardonnay 2018 – Museum Release!

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Below & Above Chardonnay

Complex | Elegant | Limited Edition

The Below & Above Chardonnay of 2018 is a very special, museum release that offers a unique opportunity to taste a wine with exceptional complexity and elegance. Made from regeneratively grown fruit from Pemberton, this wine is a beautiful showcase of both the region’s potential and the meticulous winemaking of Bruce Dukes, one of Australia’s finest winemakers.

This is a limited rerelease of the 2018 vintage, giving you a rare chance to experience a wine that has been carefully aged and refined.

Why You’ll Love It 💛

  • Complex & Elegant: A multi-layered Chardonnay with rich fruit flavours of apricot, nectarine, and a touch of toasty oak.
  • Savoury & Precise: The lean acidity balances the fruit and oak, leading to a long, dry finish with layers of spice.
  • Limited Release: A rare museum release of the 2018 vintage, available for a limited time only.
  • Crafted with Care: Made from regeneratively grown Pemberton fruit, showcasing the region’s unique terroir.
  • Cellar-worthy: While delicious now, this Chardonnay will continue to evolve and improve with age, making it perfect for cellaring.
  • Perfect Pairing: Ideal with rich, creamy dishes like lobster bisque, roasted poultry, or soft cheeses such as brie or camembert.

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Tasting Notes:

  • Colour: Golden straw with hints of green, indicating freshness and age potential.
  • Aromas: Complex nose with ripe apricot, nectarine, custard apple, struck matchstick, and subtle oak reduction.
  • Palate: A multi-layered experience of savoury fruit intensity, complemented by toasty oak and delicate spice. The lean acidity cuts through the wine, providing a crisp finish.
  • Finish: Long, dry, and savoury with precise acidity and complex oak layers.

Technical Terms Explained:

  • Struck Matchstick: A term used to describe a subtle, smokey aroma often found in wines aged on lees (the dead yeast cells) or due to a slight reduction during winemaking.
  • Oak Reduction: When a wine is aged in oak barrels, it can take on flavours like toasty, nutty, or vanilla notes. Reduction refers to the process where the wine is kept in contact with oxygen, giving it those rich characteristics.
  • Acidity: This gives the wine freshness and structure, making it taste crisp and vibrant rather than flat or dull. It helps balance the fruit and oak elements.
  • Custard Apple: A tropical fruit known for its sweet, creamy flavour, which often appears as a note in rich white wines like Chardonnay.
  • Savoury Finish: A finish that is not overly fruity or sweet, but rather has a more dry, earthy, or spicy character, which adds depth and complexity to the wine.

Winemaking Details:

  • Blend: 100% Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Region: Pemberton, WA
  • Vineyard Location: Regeneratively grown vineyards in the Pemberton region
  • Maturation: 12 months in French oak barriques
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Volume: 750ml

Best Serving Temp:

Serve slightly chilled, around 12°C, to highlight its complexity and balance. If being stored in the fridge leave out for 10 minutes prior to drinking.

Lean About Below & Above Winery

below and above vineyard,pemberton, western australia. Driveway entrance next to the vines

From the Southern Forests of Western Australia. BELOW the ground we grow prestigious, aroma fuelled truffles. ABOVE the ground we produce award winning small batch wines.

Below and Above wines are highly rated, including our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Merlot. Accolades and awards come from the highly regarded James Halliday, Erin Larkin, Ray Jordan and Wine Front.

While still a relatively new winemaking region, Pemberton is celebrated for its biodiversity and beauty; its picturesque, rolling hills and well-tended vineyards, bordered by ancient Karri forest. It is the complex and specific interaction of climactic conditions here that creates distinctly precious produce, off the vine and from the earth, the inspiration for our name Below and Above.

If you are planning a Pemberton trip, make sure to visit the Pemberton Wine Region official page HERE

three bottles of wine from below & above wines, pemberton, western australia. Pinot Noir, Merlot & Chardonnay.

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