[SOLD-OUT] Mount Mary Triolet 2021

 

"65% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. One of the nicest BDX blends I’ve had, was the 1985 Haut Brion Blanc. I say this, because many don’t recognise how good these blends can be, not least with bottle age. This is a complete wine. There’s guava, lime, lemongrass, a subtle smoky matchstick edge, lemon thyme, passionfruit pith, white flowers, a little cedar and aniseed. Tight, flinty, a burst of flavour, yet so controlled, pink grapefruit, lime rind, thistle, umami Parmesan rind, so much energy and presence, and the finish is so long and cool. There’s not many SSB blends as good as this, from anywhere. Insanely good." - Wine Front

 

"The 2021 Triolet is defined by its fineness and delicacy. It is one of the most clean and pure expressions of this unique blend that we have made for quite some time. The nose shows citrus, nashi pear, guava and a hint of passionfruit. The palate is light and fresh whilst showing an impressive persistence of flavour. The phenolics in this wine are dialed back slightly compared with other vintages, resulting in a seamless flow through the palate rather than overt texture and grip. Overall, it's a wine defined by its intrinsic complexity and subtlety. It is however a wine crying out for time in the cellar and will handsomely reward those with patience!

The Triolet blend, first produced at Mount Mary in 1987, was inspired by the white wines of Graves, Bordeaux. This wine is considered quite unique by Australian standards and has developed a reputation for ageing remarkably well. The vineyard is planted to 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon and 10% muscadelle. Each variety is picked at optimum ripeness, and is fermented separately. The Sauvignon Blanc brings the mid palate flavour and richness, the Semillon, freshness and focus from razor sharp acidity, while the Muscadelle gives the floral and aromatic top notes. In the winery we use mostly older barrel fermented. Relatively hard pressing is employed to give the wine texture and lees stirring is carried out to add complexity and body. The Triolet is typically barrel ages for 11 months by which time the overt fruity flavours have diminished, and complex aromas are beginning to develop." - Mount Mary

 

  Sustainably-made  

Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Yarra Valley

Variety:

Wine White - Semillon blend

Size:

750mL