{"product_id":"2022-prophets-rock-cuvee-aux-antipodes-blanc-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Prophet's Rock Cuvee Aux Antipodes Blanc Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s3w2tf\" data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"138\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e96+ \/100 — Erin Larkin · Wine Advocate · 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"387\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\"Searingly good.\"\u003c\/em\u003e A Chardonnay of remarkable precision, energy and longevity, highlighting the purity and mineral intensity of the Bendigo vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e96\/100 — James Suckling · 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\"Hibiscus, orange blossom, flint and lead pencil aromas. Refined and classy with beautiful texture and an elegant finish. Drinkable now but even better in two or three years.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e96\/100 (★★★★★) — The Real Review · White Wine of the Year NZ 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eRanked \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e#4 of 32 Central Otago Chardonnays\u003c\/strong\u003e and recognised as one of New Zealand's finest white wines, praised for its deep mineral character, crystalline acidity and remarkable ageing potential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"55m7s\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eThe 2022 Prophet's Rock \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eCuvée Aux Antipodes Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of New Zealand's most prestigious Chardonnays, created through the acclaimed collaboration between Prophet's Rock winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ePaul Pujol\u003c\/strong\u003e and legendary Burgundian vigneron \u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eFrançois Millet\u003c\/strong\u003e, former winemaker of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé. Their shared philosophy brings Burgundian precision together with the distinctive terroir of Central Otago to produce a Chardonnay of extraordinary finesse and longevity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eFruit is sourced exclusively from the organically farmed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eHome Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bendigo, where ancient schist, clay, quartz and limestone-rich soils create exceptional mineral tension and purity. The outstanding 2022 growing season delivered fruit with remarkable concentration, vibrant natural acidity and impeccable balance, providing the ideal foundation for this limited-production wine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eWinemaking follows a restrained Burgundian philosophy. Indigenous yeast fermentation, extended maturation on lees and ageing in French oak barrels build texture and complexity while preserving the vineyard's crystalline expression. The wine is bottled with minimal intervention, allowing every detail of the site to shine through. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eThe bouquet reveals white peach, pear, grapefruit and mandarin blossom, layered with brioche, toasted hazelnut, almond meal, oyster shell and subtle flinty reduction. The palate is simultaneously rich and precise, combining creamy texture with vibrant citrus, stone fruit, chalky minerality and saline tension. Bright natural acidity drives an exceptionally long, focused finish that promises decades of graceful evolution. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eAlready captivating with careful decanting, the 2022 Cuvée Aux Antipodes Blanc Chardonnay will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 15–20 years, rewarding patient collectors with even greater complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bendigo, Central Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild fermented and matured in French oak with extended lees ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diam Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2042\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellevue Cellars | The Cellar Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68246023176427,"sku":"SK95764622","price":162.74,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/Prophet_sRockCuveeAuxAntipodesBlancChardonnay750ml_8183f873-d2c0-4a03-83fa-ab6b27fa8f76.png?v=1792818622","url":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecellars.com.au\/products\/2022-prophets-rock-cuvee-aux-antipodes-blanc-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"Bellevue Cellars | The Cellar Reserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}