Pooley Butcher’s Hill Chardonnay 2025

Product Description: The Pooley Butcher’s Hill Chardonnay 2025 is a crystalline expression of one of Tasmania’s most prestigious single-vineyard sites in the Coal River Valley. The fruit is sourced from the steep, north-facing slopes of the Butcher’s Hill vineyard in Richmond, which was established by the Pooley family in 2003. This unique positioning ensures the vines receive maximum sunlight hours while remaining protected from the cold southern winds typical of southern Tasmania. Such a microclimate allows for a long, even ripening period that yields fruit with remarkable aromatic intensity and purity. The underlying soil profile, featuring dolerite and self-mulching black vertosols over sandstone, contributes a signature mineral drive and structural focus to the wine. In the cellar, winemaker Anna Pooley utilizes whole-bunch pressing and fermentation in both French oak barrels and concrete spheres to build textural complexity without sacrificing varietal clarity. The 2025 vintage reflects a cool-climate elegance, showcasing a vibrant interplay of saline acidity and concentrated stone fruit. On the palate, the wine offers a refined, creamy density that is balanced by nuanced oak integration and a persistent, steely backbone. This Chardonnay conveys a clear sense of place and structure, ensuring it will reward careful cellaring for over a decade. Tasting Notes NOSE – Precise and fragrant Aromatic layers of lime zest, white peach, and jasmine are interlaced with hints of fresh salinity and crushed stone. PALATE – Focused and creamy A dense, textural palate showing preserved apricot and citrus fruit balanced by nuanced barrel work and a refined, linear mouthfeel. FINISH – Poised and persistent An elegant conclusion defined by saline-edged acidity and a persistent mineral velocity. Finer Details: Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Tasmania, Coal River Valley Vintage – 2025 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 12%