95 Points James Halliday — A Benchmark Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from One of Australia's Most Revered Estates

My Wine Man on Grosset

Jeffrey Grosset is one of Australia's most meticulous and respected winemakers, operating out of the Clare Valley since 1981. While Grosset is rightly celebrated for his Clare Valley Rieslings, his Piccadilly Chardonnay — sourced from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of the Adelaide Hills — stands as one of the finest expressions of the variety in the country.

Tasting Notes

Bright straw-gold in the glass with a fine, luminous clarity. The nose is elegant and composed — white peach, nectarine, and ripe pear are framed by subtle struck-flint minerality and a whisper of creamy French oak. On the palate, the wine is supple and generously textured. The finish is long, fine, and refreshing. 95 Points — James Halliday.

Food Pairing

The stone fruit richness and creamy texture of the 2015 Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay make it a superb match for Canadian Wild King Salmon Fillet from My Meat Man — pan-seared with beurre blanc or baked with herbs and lemon, the rich oily salmon is a magnificent match for the wine's nectarine, white peach and struck-flint Adelaide Hills minerality.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$349, this is a 95-point Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay with genuine cellaring potential — a wine that regularly commands HK$450-600 at auction.

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